BREAKING: Scotland pauses movement of all transgender prisoners while rules reviewed
The spokesperson said the review will consider"any history of violence or sexual offending against women, and associated risk, with a view to determining the most appropriate location for the individual to be accommodated".
"Until the review is completed, any trans individuals, with a history of violence towards women, will only be admitted to the male estate, in segregation, when they first enter our care," the spokesperson added.Scotland's Justice Secretary Keith Brown said:"I understand that the issue of any trans woman being convicted of violent and sexual offences is a highly emotive subject and that the public concern is understandable.
"As the First Minister pointed out last week, we must not allow any suggestion to take root that trans women pose an inherent threat to women. Predatory men are the risk to women. "However, as with any group in society, a small number of trans women will offend and be sent to prison. "Therefore, I hope that the measures I am about to highlight will offer reassurance in the ongoing ability of the prison service to manage trans individuals and ensure the safety of all prisoners.Related Topics
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