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Scottish Tory Warns of Male Criminals in Women's Prisons

11/13/2025

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Tess White, the Scottish Tory equalities spokeswoman, warned that SNP ministers may house dangerous male criminals in women's prisons, citing the case of Isla Bryson, a rapist initially placed in a women's facility.
The Supreme Court ruled that biological sex determines legal rights, yet the Scottish Prison Service permits biological men in women's prisons.
Justice Secretary Angela Constance stated it is inappropriate to comment on ongoing court proceedings but affirmed that no violent transgender women are placed in female prisons.
White criticized the SNP for disregarding the court ruling and urged a policy change to ensure single-sex spaces for women and girls.

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Tess White, the Scottish Tory equalities spokeswoman, warned that SNP ministers may house dangerous male criminals in women's prisons, citing the case of Isla Bryson, a rapist initially placed in a women's facility.
The Supreme Court ruled that biological sex determines legal rights, yet the Scottish Prison Service permits biological men in women's prisons.
Justice Secretary Angela Constance stated it is inappropriate to comment on ongoing court proceedings but affirmed that no violent transgender women are placed in female prisons.
White criticized the SNP for disregarding the court ruling and urged a policy change to ensure single-sex spaces for women and girls.