Scots trans law is threat to women, says ex-head of prison

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A former Scottish prison governor has spoken out against gender reforms that she argues will expose female inmates to higher risk of physical or sexual assault from transgender women.

In an address to a new campaign group formed to fight the Scottish government’s Gender Recognition Reform Bill, Rhona Hotchkiss warned that proposals to make it easier for individuals to switch gender would allow many more men “who may want to hurt women” to gain transgender status and be housed among female prisoners.

www.thetimes.co.uk/article/scots-trans-law-is-threat-to-women-says-ex-head-of-prison-snv7zwpmd

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It's good to see more people speaking up!

That's a really good piece, and not just about TW in female prisons either.

The comments are interesting too. Thanks for the share.

Thanks OP and thanks Rhona

It is, Kat. It's a shame my only response to this is 'Duh', but I suppose various people don't understand that yet.

Thanks for this.

So far comments could be a MN thread- inc with a few opposing views which we have hear.

So much for this being an echo chamber.

Many thanks Rhona! You serve the women in prison well. A true public servant!