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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)

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

Transgender people facing 'a campaign of vitriol'

Hundreds of transgender people and allies marched through the heart of Liverpool

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Scotland introduces new measures as transgender prisoner policy reviewed

The Scottish government said on Sunday it would review the management of trans prisoners and introduce measures in the meantime to stop transgender people with a history of violence against women being placed in female prisons.

Reuters

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)

Nicola Sturgeon: Some gender Bill opponents using women’s rights to ‘cloak’ transphobia

The First Minister stressed that not all of those opposed to the legislation hold this view

Evening Standard

Nicola Sturgeon: I'm no longer sure Tories wouldn't abolish Holyrood

Speaking to The News Agents podcast Nicola Sturgeon told of a “concerted effort” in Westminster to weaken Holyrood and deligitimise it.

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Sturgeon: Some gender Bill opponents using women’s rights to hide transphobia

But the First Minister was clear that not all of those against the legislation hold this view.

The Independent UK

Gender reform critics using debate to 'cloak' transphobia and misogyny, says FM

NICOLA Sturgeon has accused critics of Holyrood’s gender reforms of using the debates to “cloak” their transphobia, misogyny and racism.

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar: UK Labour right not to oppose Tory block on Scottish gender reforms

ANAS Sarwar has said the UK Labour Party are right not to oppose the UK Government blocking Scotland’s gender reform bill.

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Transgender rapist will not serve time in women’s jail: Sturgeon

Scotland’s first minister says a trans woman convicted of raping two women will not serve a sentence in Cornton Vale.

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SNP MP asked Alister Jack to find 'resolution' to Scotland's gender reform bill

AN SNP MP wrote a letter to Scottish Secretary Alister Jack asking him to find a "resolution" to Scotland's gender reform legislation on…

The National (Scotland)

SNP MP urged Tory Government to find 'resolution' to gender reform bill fears

EXCLUSIVE: Dr Lisa Cameron said she hoped a resolution could address her "constituents’ concerns" while not "undermining the devolution settlement".

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway's LGBTQ+ community to hold demonstration of trans solidarity

The public show of support follows a move by the UK Government to block the Gender Recognition Bill

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Majority of Tory voters say UK should be able to block ANY Scottish legislation

A MAJORITY of Conservative voters believe the UK Government should have the power to block any legislation passed by devolved parliaments, a new…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish minister ‘trusts’ decision to send transgender rapist to women’s jail

Keith Brown also told MSPs that the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill would have no implication on which prisons transgender people are held…

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How the UK government's veto of Scotland's gender recognition bill brought tensions in the union to the surface

From calls for a second Scottish independence referendum and speculation about “indy-curiousity” in Wales, to the collapse of the power-sharing agreement in Northern Ireland, the state of the UK union has been the subject of much political discussion over the past decade.

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

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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.

Daily Record

Former Labour minister insists Tory Government 'right' to block Holyrood gender reforms

Lord Blunkett said his party was "a bit all over the place" on how to balance trans rights with women's rights

The National (Scotland)

Does Scottish gender reform affect trans criminals in women's prisons?

A ROW has erupted over trans people being placed in prisons which match their chosen gender.

Daily Record

SNP bid to overturn Section 35 order at Westminster and allow gender reforms to become law

Stephen Flynn, the party's Westminster leader, has submitted a motion to overturn the UK Government's Section 35 order which blocked the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill.

The Independent UK

‘Business-like’ talks between Scottish and UK ministers amid gender reform row

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack held talks with the Scottish Government’s Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison.

The Guardian - UK

Trans rights in Scotland and a constitutional clash

Letters: Readers respond to commentary on the UK government’s decision to block Scotland’s proposed gender recognition law

The National (Scotland)

Alister Jack snubs ANOTHER Scottish Parliament committee over Section 35

ALISTER Jack has snubbed another Scottish Parliament committee after being invited to give evidence on blocking gender reform law.

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