Although decisions on how crime data are recorded are operational matters for Police Scotland, Police Scotland has been clear that it does not direct officers to record sex or gender in a way that breaches legal obligations. I also expect it to ensure that its practices are lawful and support accurate and consistent data collection.
Police Scotland is already reviewing how it records and uses sex and gender data. That review was under way before the recent Supreme Court judgment, and Police Scotland will now take full account of the ruling when reaching its conclusions and making recommendations. Public bodies are also guided by advice from the office of the chief statistician, which encourages data collection based on user needs and context.
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