English regulator demands ‘urgent action’ on sexual harassment

Whilst it is indeed concerning that so many people are reporting harassment or incidents of sexual assault, I also query just what a university is expected to actually do. They are not the police! Anyone who believes that an offence has been committed should be reporting it to the police, all that a university should be doing is supporting the victim as they do so... not investigating the matter for themselves. Apart from not having the skills to do so, they run the real risk of impacting the chances of a successful prosecution of wrong-doers. Harassment on the basis of protected characteristics and sexual assault are already illegal. Should universities also have policies about obeying other laws such as paying your tax and abiding by the speed limit when driving?