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Housing trans inmates in women’s jails ‘unlawful’, judge rules

For Women Scotland, which had challenged the policy, welcomed Lady Ross’s decision.

Evening Standard

Ban on trans inmates in women’s jails would be ‘fundamental denial’, court told

For Women Scotland is challenging the current Scottish Prison Service policy of holding some trans women in the women’s prison estate.

Evening Standard

Trans prisoner guidance could lead to ‘mixed sex provision’ – EHRC

The UK’s equalities watchdog says the guidance should be reconsidered.

Evening Standard

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Ex-prison governor says there are ‘no women’s prisons in Scotland’

Rhona Hotchkiss criticised the Scottish Prison Services’ (SPS) transgender policy ahead of a judicial review in February.

Evening Standard

Scottish Prison Service admits human rights law breach over death in custody

Police Scotland and Crown Office also make admissions in court relating to death of Allan Marshall in 2015

The Guardian - UK

For Women Scotland group mulls more legal action after UK supreme court gender ruling

Campaigners say they have spoken to Scottish government about lack of action on prisons and schools guidance amid focus on toilets

The Guardian - UK

Family welcome prosecution of private prison where inmate died of Covid-19

Calum Inglis, 34, was found dead in his cell at HMP Addiewell in West Lothian on October 24, 2021.

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Prison firm pays £3m to shareholders amid safety fears and rising deaths

The company which owns Scotland’s private Addiewell prison has paid more than £3 million to shareholders in less than two years despite serious…

The National (Scotland)

'Who Paid For This?': Fury As Trans Prisoner Is Allowed Out Of Jail For Surgery To 'Look More Feminine'

Life inmate Alan Baker, now known as Alex Stewart, has undergone a tracheal shave, prompting criticism over the use of taxpayer funds for the procedure.

International Business Times UK

Female Inmate Sent to Men's Prison After An 'Assumption' Was Made Based on Her Looks: 'This Is a Complete Embarrassment'

Scottish authorities accidentally sent a woman to an all-male prison after incorrectly processing her due to her "masculine" features.

Latin Times

Dozens of prisoners freed early to tackle overcrowding 'reoffend' in Scotland

MORE than 50 prisoners have reoffended and been returned to jail after being released early under the Scottish Government’s emergency release…

The National (Scotland)

Fatal accident inquiry to begin into deaths of two young Scots at Polmont

A fatal accident inquiry is due to begin into the deaths of two people who took their own lives in a young offender institution.

The National (Scotland)

Trans inmates with history of violence against women to be mostly kept out of female Scottish jails

Guidance says any transgender woman with history of violence against females who is assessed as risk will not go to a women’s prison

The Guardian - UK

Shock as family of Katie Allan who took her own life in Polmont prison could be forced to withdraw from inquiry

Katie Allan, 21, from Giffnock, and William Lindsay, 16, took their own lives while at Polmont prison. Katie's parents were informed their application for legal funding had been denied.

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Daily Record

Scots prison boss says 'no plans' to increase cell searches amid rise in drug finds

Fiona Cruickshanks claims guards spending more time searching for contraband would mean less “meaningful engagement” with prisoners.

The Guardian - UK

Scotland’s pioneering custody units for women left half-empty

Call for urgent review after costly state-of-the-art units less than half full six months after opening

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh prison faces 'corporate homicide' investigation after death of inmate Alan Marshall

Police Scotland has been ordered to investigate the Scottish Prison Service over the death of Allan Marshall. The organisation could face 'corporate homicide' charges.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Prison Service could face prosecution over 'preventable' death of inmate

SCOTLAND'S top law officer has told the police to investigate whether the Scottish Prison Service should be prosecuted over the death of a prisoner.

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The Independent UK

Scottish Prison Service facing possible prosecution over death of prisoner

Allan Marshall died aged 30 after being restrained by prison officers while on remand in HMP Edinburgh.

Daily Record

Scottish Prison Service faces 'corporate homicide' probe over custody death of Allan Marshall

The 30-year-old, who was a dad-of-two, died in hospital four days after being dragged naked and face down by officers at HMP Edinburgh in March 2015.

Daily Record

Isla Bryson's mum says transgender double rapist deserves 20 years in prison

Janet Bryson, a rape survivor, claimed the convicted sex attacker's eight-year sentence was not enough.

The National (Scotland)

Prison service boss 'not at liberty to say' who made Isla Bryson decision

THE HEAD of the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is “not at liberty to say” who made the decision to send a transgender double rapist to a…

Daily Record

Trans killer locked up with women for six years in Scots prison fears she would not survive men's jail

Sophie Eastwood, formerly known as Daniel, has beenheld among female prisoners in Cornton Vale since 2017 but fears being moved.

Daily Record

Trans convict Tiffany Scott claims she is being 'abused' by prison officers in letter to Record

The convicted stalker alleges prison officers in various jails have waged a vendetta against her in a letter sent to the Daily Record.

Daily Record

Campaigners stage protest at Holrood against transgender criminals in Scots female prisons

Women's rights campaigners gathered at Holyrood today to protest against trans women being placed in Cornton Vale nick.

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