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
And now, Justice Secretary Keith Brown has announced a series of measures to be put in place while the Scottish Prison Service is conducting a review of the policy.
He said: “As the First Minister pointed out last week, we must not allow any suggestion to take root that trans women pose an inherent threat to women.“Predatory men are the risk to women. However, as with any group in society, a small number of trans women will offend and be sent to prison. “SPS have already been undertaking, in dialogue with the Scottish Government and other stakeholders, a review of the management of trans prisoners, which is nearing completion “In addition, an urgent lessons learned review has been instructed in relation to the case of Isla Bryson, with any learning to be applied immediately to existing transgender cases in the prison estate. The latter review will report to the CEO by Friday 3 Feb.
SPS said they had launched an urgent review into all cases of transgender prisoners in their custody, and said their first concern is for the health, safety and wellbeing of those in their care. The spokesperson confirmed that until the review is completed, any trans person entering the prison system with a history of violence against women will only be admitted to the male estate and held in segregation initially.“Finally, our ongoing policy review will be independently assessed by experts in women affected by trauma and violence.”
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