The Latest Breaking News from Keith Brown

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 · Jan 30, 2023

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 · Jan 30, 2023

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 · Jan 30, 2023

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 · Jan 29, 2023

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 · Jan 29, 2023

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 · Jan 29, 2023

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 · Jan 29, 2023

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) · Jan 29, 2023

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 · Jan 25, 2023

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.

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023