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Scottish government accepts trans prisoner judgment

The Scottish government has confirmed it will not appeal a court ruling requiring transgender prisoners to be housed according to their biological sex, prompting the transfer of affected inmates. The decision follows a Court of Session judgment that Scottish Prison Service guidance allowing some transgender prisoners to be held in jails matching their gender identity was unlawful. Judge Lady Ross found the policy conflicted with legal requirements for separate male and female accommodation. First Minister John Swinney said ministers accepted the ruling despite its complex legal background. Campaign group For Women Scotland welcomed the decision, while ministers said implementation would prioritise safety and welfare.

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