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Scottish ministers say they did not know trans rapist was put in women’s jail

Placing of transgender woman Isla Bryson in Cornton Vale caused outrage and led to review of all transgender inmates’ placings

The Guardian - UK

Transgender prisoners: What are the facts in UK jails?

TWO high-profile criminal cases have sparked outrage in Scotland in the aftermath of the SNP's attempted transgender law reforms.

The National (Scotland)

'No ministerial involvement' in Isla Bryson case, says Justice Secretary

MINISTERS were not aware that Isla Bryson was being sent to a women’s prison after her conviction for rape, the Scottish Parliament has been told.

The National (Scotland)

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Sturgeon blasted for ‘refusal’ to come to Holyrood over trans prisoners row

Scottish Conservatives had been calling for the First Minister to make a statement to MSPs on the management of trans offenders.

The Independent UK

SNP MP refuses to answer question on trans sex offenders in female jails

Alyn Smith declined to be drawn on an issue that has caused major problems for the SNP/Green Government

Daily Record

Transgender prisoner placing pause by government was to give clarity, says Sturgeon

The decision to pause the placing of transgender prisoners with a history of violence against women in the female prison estate was taken to provide…

The National (Scotland)

Trans prisoner pause was to give clarity, says Sturgeon

Scotland’s Justice Secretary said there are five transgender prisoners in the women’s estate, none of whom have a history of violence against women.

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Tories call for Sturgeon statement on trans prisoners

The issue has been in the spotlight in the past week after a double rapist was sent to a segregation unit in a women-only prison.

The Independent UK

SNP justice secretary denies Tiffany Scott was on verge of move to women's prison

Keith Brown was asked if two violent transgender prisoners had attempted to "game the system" by beginning their transition only after their arrests.

Daily Record

SNP minister: No trans prisoners in female jails convicted of violence against women

NO trans women in Scottish female prisons have been convicted of violence against women the Justice Secretary has said.

The National (Scotland)

No trans people in female prison have history of violence against women – Brown

Five trans women are currently in the female estate, Justice Secretary Keith Brown has said.

The Independent UK

Isla Bryson: Movement of violent transgender prisoners 'paused' in Scotland after row over rapist who attended Ayrshire College

Classmates of Isla Bryson reacted furiously to the news they had shared the same course as the rapist, who was convicted last week.

Daily Record

Movement of all transgender prisoners halted in Scotland as 'urgent' review ordered

Scotland's Justice Secretary Keith Brown has confirmed transgender prisoners with a history of violence against women will not serve their sentences with female jail mates

Daily Mirror

No transgender prisoners with history of violence against women to be placed in female prisons in Scotland

It comes amid a major backlash after a prisoner convicted of two rapes was moved to a women's prison

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The Guardian - UK

Scotland says transgender prisoners with violent pasts will not go to women’s jails

Justice secretary pauses transfer of all transgender prisoners after outrage about rapist Isla Bryson being sent to all-female prison

Reuters

Scotland introduces new measures as transgender prisoner policy reviewed

The Scottish government said on Sunday it would review the management of trans prisoners and introduce measures in the meantime to stop transgender people with a history of violence against women being placed in female prisons.

The Independent UK

Urgent review into movement of transgender prisoners ordered – Keith Brown

Keith Brown said the rule will include those guilty of sexual violence towards women.

The National (Scotland)

Trans convicts with history of violence against women won't be housed in female jail

Keith Brown has announced measures to be put in place while the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is conducting a review of the policy on trans inmates

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The Guardian - UK

Trans woman guilty of raping two women remanded in female prison in Scotland

Politicians, campaigners and UN special rapporteur concerned by case of Isla Bryson, who offended before she had transitioned

The Independent UK

Scottish minister ‘trusts’ decision to send transgender rapist to women’s jail

The High Court in Glasgow found Isla Bryson guilty of raping two women while she was a man in 2016 and 2019.

Daily Record

SNP justice minister refuses to intervene after trans woman rapist sent to Cornton Vale

Keith Brown was called to answer an urgent question on the case of Isla Bryson, who was found guilty of two counts of rape

The National (Scotland)

Starmer's speech proves Labour are 'carbon-copy' of Tories on Brexit, say SNP

THE SNP have slated Keir Starmer for embracing the "wrecking ball" of Brexit in his new year speech suggesting Labour are now just a…

The National (Scotland)

A new year suggestion for Westminster: Respect Scottish democracy

WESTMINSTER parties are being urged to respect Scottish democracy and stop blocking indyref2 in 2023.

The National (Scotland)

Westminster soap opera shows why Scotland needs to be independent, says Keith Brown

POLITICAL drama in 2022 shows why Scotland should become independent, the SNP’s depute leader has said.

The Independent UK

Political chaos of 2022 highlights need for independence, says SNP depute leader

Keith Brown cited the ‘soap opera’ at the top of the UK Government as a reason why Scotland should go it alone.

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