Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 63908
HMP/YOI Downview: Transgender People
Tabled: 30 June 2025
Answered: 8 July 2025
Question
Rebecca Paul
Conservative — Reigate
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many biological males are held in HMP Downview.
Answer
Sir Nicholas DakinAs of 1 July, seven prisoners were being held on E Wing, the separate unit for transgender women at HMP/YOI Downview. There were no transgender women being held in other parts of the prison.We are reviewing allocation policy in light of the Supreme Court ...
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