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'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)

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

Police launch crackdown on drugs being smuggled into Perth Prison

Officers carried out patrols around the perimeter of the jail and the surrounding areas

Daily Record

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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

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.

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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

Daily Mirror

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

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

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

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.

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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.

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.

Edinburgh Live

Scotland’s prisons are home to dozens of high profile gangland figures

The SPS said the rise in gang members was one of the most significant changes to the population within the last decade.

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Daily Record

Nearly one in 10 Scots prisoners have links to organised crime including 23 gangland bosses

The population of gang members in Scottish prisons has risen in the last decade with many key figured jailed.

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

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent 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.

Daily Record

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 Independent UK

Downing Street ‘concerned’ over transgender rapist sent to women’s jail

Isla Bryson, formerly known as Adam Graham, was found guilty following a trial at the High Court in Glasgow.

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