In April this year, the UK Supreme Court determined that sex referred to biological sex at birth when considering the 2010 Equality Act. The issue was discussed during a meeting of the North Wales Police and Crime Panel, which also heard there had been a rise in recorded hate crime regionally. Hate crimeBriefing the panel on an update on equality, diversion, inclusion, and ethics, Cllr Copple said: “We all know what hate crime is. In other words, you don’t do this.”VulnerableHe added: “Following the Supreme Court ruling on gender identity, the trans community groups are feeling vulnerable. “It is notable that concerns have been raised about potential increases in hate crime towards trans people following the ruling.