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Trans prisoners in Scotland to be first sent to jails matching their birth gender

Previous inclusive policy on initial assignments reversed after furore over rapist sent to female prison

The Guardian - UK

Isla Bryson not in contact with women during Cornton Vale stay – prison service

The transgender prisoner did not come into contact with any prisoners while in the jail for women, it has been confirmed.

The Independent UK

Prison bosses claim 'no women were at risk' by moving trans rapist Isla Bryson to Cornton Vale

Opposition parties branded the prison service report a "whitewash" following uproar over the case of Isla Bryson.

Daily Record

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Campaigners stage protest at Holrood against transgender criminals in Scots female prisons

Women's rights campaigners gathered at Holyrood today to protest against trans women being placed in Cornton Vale nick.

Daily Record

Protests held at Holyrood over transgender prisoners row

PROTESTERS have gathered outside Holyrood to urge Scottish ministers against placing transgender criminals in female prisons.

The National (Scotland)

Campaigners stage protest against transgender criminals in women’s prisons

The outcry comes after double rapist Isla Bryson was housed at Cornton Vale female jail.

The Independent UK

Isla Bryson case review findings to be published this week – Sturgeon

The transgender double rapist was housed in a women’s prison before being moved to the male estate.

The Independent UK

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BBC called out by MSP for not having transgender person on Debate Night panel

THE BBC has been called out for not having anyone from the transgender community on this week’s Debate Night panel.

The National (Scotland)

In a first for India, transgender couple become biological parents

A transgender couple are the first in India to become parents biologically, after one of the partners gave birth on Wednesday in Kerala state.

Reuters

Bill that prohibits gender-neutral bathroom requirements in contracts clears Idaho Senate

BOISE, Idaho — An Idaho bill that would bar local governments from requiring contractors to provide transgender people access to restrooms that align with their gender identities cleared a major hurdle Wednesday.

Tribune News Service

‘Literally killing our children’: Kentucky state senator begs colleagues to stop targeting trans kids

LEXINGTON, Ky. — State Sen. Karen Berg, D-Louisville, begged her colleagues Wednesday to quit targeting transgender students with their legislation — less than two months after her own son, who was trans, died by suicide.

Tribune News Service

Montana bill would allow students to misgender classmates

More than two dozen Republican Montana lawmakers are co-sponsoring a bill that would allow students to misgender and dead-name their transgender peers without punishment

The Independent UK

Lawmakers in GOP states target medical care for trans kids

Lawmakers in several conservative states are continuing to target transgender children with bills that prohibit gender affirming care for young people

The Independent UK

Idaho bill to criminalize health care for transgender minors heads to House

BOISE, Idaho — Dr. Neil Ragan, a family physician in Pocatello, told lawmakers Tuesday that his gender-affirming care has saved lives.

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The National (Scotland)

‘Daft ideology from elsewhere’: Alex Salmond faces backlash for self-ID remark

FORMER first minister Alex Salmond is facing a backlash after he claimed that self-identification for transgender people was a “daft ideology…

The Independent UK

Pro surfer says she ‘won’t be competing’ if World Surf League uphold transgender ruling

Bethany Hamilton released an Instagram video suggesting transgender surfers should have a “different division”

Evening Standard

Who is Wendy Carlos? The first transgender woman in history to win a Grammy

Kim Petras is the first openly transgender person to win a Grammy, but Wendy Carlos was the first transgender person to receive the honour

Reuters

LGBT Brazilians compete in country's first drag king contest

At a downtown Sao Paulo tattoo studio, drag performer Hinacio King has a six-pack contoured onto their abdomen and their breasts tightly tapped down to transform into their alter ego.

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Transgender people in rural America struggle to find doctors willing or able to provide care

For Tammy Rainey, finding a health care provider who knows about gender-affirming care has been a challenge in the rural northern Mississippi town where she lives.

Wales Online

Welsh Government plan to make it easier to change gender in Wales

The Welsh Government has unveiled its LGBTQ+ Action Plan for Wales, which aims to strengthen equality and human rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people in Wales

The Independent UK

Hogwarts Legacy introduces first transgender character in Harry Potter world

Warner Bros’ highly anticipated video game releases Friday 10 February

Evening Standard

From Kylie stan to Grammy winner: Who is Kim Petras?

She was the youngest person to go through gender-reassignment surgery and now she’s a Grammy winner making millions from her jaw-dropping lyrics.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon criticised for calling transgender rapist Isla Bryson 'she' and 'her'

The First Minister referred to Bryson as "her" and "she" before reverting to calling her an "individual" and a "person".

The Conversation

Rights of transgender students and their parents are a challenge for schools, courts

As an increasing number of elementary, middle and high school students in the U.S. have begun to identify as transgender, school leaders have struggled to figure out how to respond, and how – and whether – to communicate about their actions to parents.

Reuters

Hong Kong court makes landmark ruling protecting transgender rights

Hong Kong's top court on Monday ruled that the policy of barring transgender people from changing their gender shown on ID cards unless they undergo full sex reassignment surgery violates their rights and is unconstitutional.

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