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Female prison guards ordered to strip search dangerous trans Scots convict Tiffany Scott

Staff at Low Moss male prison claim their human rights went "out the window".

Daily Record

Question Time's Fiona Bruce in unfounded claim about Scottish trans prisoner

THE BBC is facing questions after Fiona Bruce wrongly claimed that “a trans woman with a history of extreme violence” had been placed in a…

The National (Scotland)

Isla Bryson: Scotland's transgender prisoner policy was assessed as not affecting women

The decision to place double rapist Isla Bryson in the segregation unit at Scotland’s Cornton Vale women’s prison, ahead of sentencing, has sparked a political crisis that looks unlikely to abate soon.

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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.

The Independent UK

Calls made for Scotland to follow Italy's lead by opening jail for transgender prisoners

The demand follows a public outcry after a transgender woman, Isla Bryson, was sent to Cornton Vale women's prison in Stirling after being convicted of two rapes.

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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Scottish Prison Service halts movement of trans inmates as it announces ‘urgent review’

Scotland to pause movement of all transgender inmates until after review complete

The Independent UK

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.

Daily Record

Scottish Prison Service halts movement of all transgender prisoners while rules are reviewed

The Scottish Prison Service has paused the movement of all transgender prisoners while it carries out an “urgent review”.

Evening Standard

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)

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)

Prison officer smuggled drugs into HMP Shotts after 'bonding' with Glasgow sword killer

Mother-of-two Heather McKenzie was working at the high security jail when she supplied inmate Maryhill Park killer Zak Malavin and others with drugs, including cocaine.

Glasgow Live

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

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

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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 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

The Guardian - UK

Why Scotland’s gender reform bill is sparking concern over trans prisoner policies

Analysts warn of legal challenges if bill makes inmates’ access to gender recognition certificates easier – though jail allocation is decided case by case

The National (Scotland)

Trans rapist will not be jailed in Scotland's women's prison, Sturgeon confirms

Nicola Sturgeon confirmed the Scottish Prison Service decision during FMQs

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The Independent UK

Transgender rapist will not serve sentence at all-female prison – Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon confirmed the decision at First Minister’s Questions at Holyrood.

The Independent UK

Estranged wife accuses rapist of transgender ‘sham’

Isla Bryson raped two women when she was a man, and is believed to be held in a women’s prison.

The National (Scotland)

Trans woman guilty of rape should not be in female prison, Joanna Cherry says

A TRANSGENDER woman convicted of rape should not be put in a female prison, Joanna Cherry has said.

Daily Record

Scots prison scandal as more than 40 inmates die in jail over last year

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) revealed there were 42 deaths in 2022, with suicide and drugs deaths on the rise.

Glasgow Live

Plans for new £100m HMP Glasgow submitted ahead of opening in 2026

An application has been submitted for the Scottish Prison Service’s new £100m HMP Glasgow, set to replace the Victorian-era HMP Barlinnie when it opens in 2026.

Daily Record

Scots prison bosses told to make more use of open prison or shut it down

Watchdogs say Castle Huntly needs to be better used - or its style of rehabilitation spread to other prisons.

Daily Record

Cornton Vale women's prison on final countdown ahead of 2023 closure

Cornton Vale women’s prison and young offenders institution is to close early in the new year. The Scottish Prison Service announced this week that the doors will close in early 2023 before HMP & YOI Stirling, which is being built on the same si

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