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Transgender paedophile who dressed as woman to kidnap girl 'is living as a man in prison'

A transgender butcher who sexually abused a primary schoolgirl after luring her into a car while dressed as a woman is living as a man in prison.

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Trans rapist Isla Bryson claims they are a victim of hate crime

A transgender rapist has claimed to be the victim of hate crime by prison staff.

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Call for prison care home for ageing sex offenders

The governor of HMP Glenochil says coping with prisoners in their 60s and 70s is becoming difficult.

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Prison officer wins payout over exposure to inmates' drugs

A Shotts Prison warden was left hallucinating and violent after inhaling drugs which were being taken by inmates.

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Trans criminals should serve time in female jails, Scottish prison guidance advises

Trans criminals should serve time in female jails to allow them to prepare for life as women on release, according to “outrageous” new guidance for Scottish prisons.

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'I'm a nurse in a prison but I've never felt unsafe'

How health care happens behind bars in Scotland's prisons.

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St. Laurent tech company awarded Scottish Justice ministry contract

The St. Laurent-based technology company VOTI Detection Inc., which develops "latest-generation X-ray security systems based on 3D Perspective™ technology," has been awarded a contract by the Scottish Ministry of Justice.

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Risk posed by criminals released early was wrongly calculated, minister admits

Scottish Justice Secretary Keith Brown said 115 open cases are yet to be checked.

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