Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 45766

Prisoners: Women

Tabled: 17 April 2025

Answered: 29 April 2025

Question

Dr Caroline Johnson

Conservative — Sleaford and North Hykeham

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that the rights of biological women are protected in female prisons.

Answer

Sir Nicholas Dakin

We have a range of policies in place to ensure that the rights of female prisoners are protected.With regard to transgender prisoners, the Supreme Court ruling brings clarity and confidence for women and service providers.We inherited the current policy r...

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