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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

Pro-indy parties ‘won’t fail’ to win election majority in Scotland – Flynn

The SNP’s Westminster leader said he was ‘not overly concerned’ with Labour taking votes from his party due to its independence and Brexit stance.

The Independent UK

'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

Men's Shed groups in Renfrewshire safe for now as government offers 12-month reprieve

Calls have been made to guarantee the future funding of the Scottish Men’s Shed Association.

Daily Record

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

Seven BBC fails Tories definitely DIDN'T bring up in 'pro-nat dossier'

AFTER we revealed the Scottish Tories met with BBC bosses to moan about “pro-Nat” coverage, The Jouker decided to take a look into what they…

The National (Scotland)

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Nicola Sturgeon insists review of transgender prisoners in women's jails will provide 'clarity'

The Scottish Government has been under fire for the past week after double rapist Isla Bryson was sent to Cornton Vale after being convicted.

Daily Record

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

The best of Alan Cumming's views on Scottish independence

SCOTTISH actor Alan Cumming has long been a keen supporter and campaigner of independence, regularly using his platform to promote his views on his…

The National (Scotland)

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 minister Angus Robertson claims independent Scotland would rejoin EU without referendum

Angus Robertson said membership of the EU would be an integral part of his party’s case in any vote on independence.

Daily Record

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

Nicola Sturgeon lays out details of SNP special conference – read it in full

WESTMINSTER is hostile to the “very existence of the Scottish Parliament”, Nicola Sturgeon has said as she laid out the details of…

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Daily Record

Tiffany Scott to remain in men's jail as prison bosses launch 'urgent review' of trans cases

The Record first reported how Tiffany Scott - who stalked a 13-year-old girl while known as Andrew Burns - was set to be transferred to a jail that aligns with her chosen gender.

The National (Scotland)

Calls for second trans prisoner to be blocked from serving sentence in women's jail

The Scottish Tories have urged Nicola Sturgeon to personally intervene in the case of a trans prisoner who has applied to be housed in a female jail

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon praised for defending trans community amid 'culture war'

TRANS woman and broadcaster India Willoughby said that “nobody is coming to the rescue” of trans people apart from Nicola Sturgeon.

The National (Scotland)

Tories met with BBC Scotland to discuss ‘pro-nat’ dossier

SCOTTISH Tory party officials met with BBC Scotland to discuss coverage, the Sunday National

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Daily Record

SNP chief's right-hand man denies any wrongdoing as details of lockdown wedding trip emerge

Steven Bonnar, MP for Coatbridge, said his actions were within the rules at the time and has been backed by his party.

The Independent UK

Sturgeon should step in to stop transfer of transgender prisoner, say Tories

Tiffany Scott’s request for a transfer has reportedly been rubber-stamped.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon told to step in to stop transfer of trans prisoner Tiffany Scott to women's jail

Tiffany Scott, who stalked a 13-year-old girl while known as Andrew Burns, has been rubber-stamped for transfer to a jail that aligns with her chosen gender.

The National (Scotland)

Wife of Wales First Minister Mark Drakeford dies suddenly

CLARE Drakeford, the wife of the First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford, has died suddenly, the Welsh Government has announced.

Daily Record

New trans prisoner storm looms for Nicola Sturgeon over transfer of violent stalker Tiffany Scott

Troubled Scott - formerly Andrew Burns - has been repeatedly refused a switch to women's jail until now.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish councils 'seek legal advice' after Nicola Sturgeon's teachers intervention

SCOTTISH council leaders have said they will be seeking legal advice after the Edinburgh government said it would intervene to prevent teacher…

The Guardian - UK

Trans rapist prison case ‘must not lead to blanket rule’, says campaign group

Scottish Trans and Nicola Sturgeon say decisions must be made on case-by-case basis

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