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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.

The Independent UK

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

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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

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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

Manchester Evening News

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

The Guardian - UK

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.

Reuters

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 Independent UK

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

The National (Scotland)

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 Guardian - 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.

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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.

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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.

The National (Scotland)

SNP's 60 questions for Unionists defending 'Westminster control'

HOLYROOD’S Unionist party leaders are facing an avalanche of questions from the SNP on their “continued support for Westminster control”.

The National (Scotland)

Management and build errors led to ferries costing extra £90m, shipyard boss says

“MANAGEMENT and build errors” meant the two overdue ferries at Ferguson Marine ended up costing an extra £90 million, the chief executive of…

The Independent UK

Snows disrupts travel and closes schools amid weather warnings

A yellow weather warning is in force across much of Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Amber warning issued as heavy snow causes disruption in central Scotland

HEAVY snow is disrupting travel in central Scotland where the Met Office has issued an amber weather warning.

The Independent UK

Amber weather warning in force as snow brings travel disruption

The Met Office warned that 5cm-10cm could accumulate in some places in two to three hours, and some areas could see power cuts.

The Independent UK

Shetland teams making ‘significant progress’ in restoring power to homes

Engineers have reconnected about 750 homes and businesses in parts of western mainland Shetland.

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