UK · 19 June 2026

Scottish prisons must segregate by biological sex

This ruling means trans women, who were born biologically male, can no longer be housed in female prisons in Scotland. Lady Ross, a judge in Scotland's highest civil court, ruled the Scottish government's guidance unlawful on Friday. Campaign group For Women Scotland brought the challenge, arguing prisons must be segregated by biological sex.

By BriefTea Editorial · 19 June 2026 at 16:43

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