House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Update on Transgender Prisoners
11 October 2022 · Ministry of Justice
Proposed by Brandon Lewis Con Great Yarmouth
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At a glance
Key points
- Transgender prisoners with male genitalia will no longer be housed in general women's prisons in the UK.
- Exemptions to the new policy will be considered on an individual basis.
- Transgender women who have been convicted of sex offences will also be subject to the new policy.
Issue summary
Reforms to the allocation of transgender prisoners in the UK prison system.
Action requested
The Minister has announced that transgender prisoners with male genitalia should no longer be housed in general women's prisons, with exemptions considered on a case-by-case basis. This policy will also apply to transgender women who have been convicted of sex offences, and further details will be released when the updated policy framework is published before year-end.
Key facts
- Announced reforms to transgender prisoner allocation on 4 October.
- Transgender prisoners with male genitalia should not be held in general women's prisons.
- Exemptions to new rules will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Policy applies to transgender women convicted of sex offences.
- Updated policy framework to be published before the end of the year.
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