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transgender
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What is the policy for trans people in prisons in the UK?
Ferret Fact service looks at the controversy around a trans woman convicted of rape being held in a women's prison.
What is a Section 35, and how does it affect Scotland’s gender recognition law
Ferret Fact Service explains how the UK Government used a Section 35 order to block Scotland's new gender recognition law.
Trans victims of crime will still self-ID in Scotland following Home Office rule change
Transgender victims of crime will still be recorded by Police Scotland according to how they identify their gender, in contrast to new rules for English police
Human rights group’s stance on transgender reform queried by Scottish Government
Commission (EHRC) to clarify if it has “reviewed and changed” its position on any other human rights issues after it withdrew support to reform the Gender Recognition Act.
EHRC ‘did not seek consent’ before advising Scottish government on trans reform, SHRC says
The Scottish Human Rights Commission has condemned the Equality and Human Rights Commission for advising the Scottish government on transgender policy without its permission.
The FFS Show episode 14: misleading trans headlines, and Edinburgh Zoo penguins
Episode 14 of The FFS Show podcast is live.
Catholic church told to shut down gay conversion therapy groups
The Catholic Church has been told to act swiftly to shut down church groups across Scotland promoting gay conversion therapy.
Claim of 82 per cent opposition to transgender self-identification is Mostly False
Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim from ForWomen.scot about opposition to changes in the Gender Recognition Act.
Scots prisons to consult on changes to transgender policy
The Scottish Prison Service plans to alter its gender identity and reassignment policy for people in custody after a consultation - a move welcomed by campaigners.