Over 74% of transgender prisoners in Britain are incarcerated for sex offenses and violent crimes, with most in female prisons despite safety concerns.

Over 74% of transgender prisoners in Britain are incarcerated for sex offenses and violent crimes, according to government data. Women's rights campaigners argue that transgender individuals should not be housed in female prisons, as it makes female inmates feel unsafe. The Ministry of Justice data shows that 144 transgender women are held in male prisons, while five are in female jails.

February 26, 2024
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