The equalities landscape is a dynamic area of work for most public services, none less so for the Scottish Police Service. Dramatic changes in legislation, from the decriminalisation of gay male sex in 1980 to the Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007, mean that now, more than ever, lesbian and gay peoples freedoms and protections are enshrined in law. There is, however, a disparity in how accessible the police service is to the lesbian and gay community, specifically in relation to the reporting of homophobic hate incidents. In addition, the legacy of discriminatory...