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Judge rules Scottish guidance for housing trans prisoners is unlawful

Judge rules Scottish guidance for housing trans prisoners is unlawful
BBC Scotland Friday 19 June 2026, 12:20 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

Judge Lady Ross said sex segregation in prisons must be based on biological sex, based on a Supreme Court ruling last year.

Judge Lady Ross said sex segregation in prisons must be based on biological sex, based on a Supreme Court ruling last year.
Scottish (ORG) Lady Ross (PERSON) Supreme Court (ORG)
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