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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 · Jun 19

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 · Feb 5

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

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

Evening Standard · Feb 4

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) · Feb 16, 2025

'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 · Jan 28, 2025

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 · Oct 29, 2024

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) · Oct 2, 2024

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) · Jan 8, 2024

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 · Dec 5, 2023

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.

Glasgow Live · Jul 11, 2023