A transgender lady who raped two women before beginning to transition will not be sent to Scotland’s only all-female prison, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Thursday.
The trans, Isla Bryson, previously known as Adam Graham, was convicted at the High Court in Glasgow on Tuesday of raping one woman in 2016 and another in 2019.
Bryson was reportedly due to be held at Cornton Vale women’s prison ahead of sentencing next month, stirring widespread public anger.
Sturgeon told Scotland’s devolved parliament that; “Given the understandable public and parliamentary concern in this case, I can confirm to parliament that this prisoner will not be incarcerated at Cornton Vale women’s prison.
“I hope that provides assurance to the public, not least the victims in this particular case.”
This comes after Sturgeon’s devolved government passed legislation last month to make it easier for people to self-identify their gender.
The United Kingdom’s government has subsequently blocked the law from obtaining royal assent, citing the potential negative impact on UK-wide equalities legislation.
Quadri Adejumo covers World News, Health, Climate & Humanitarian.
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