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Written question asked by Tonia Antoniazzi (Labour) on Monday, 13 September 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 September 2021 (named day). It was answered by Lucy Frazer (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 September 2021 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.

Prisoners: Transgender People

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what research his Department has approved that analyses how risk assessment panels understand the (a) risks being assessed and (b) needs of the female prison population when making decisions on placement of transgender people.

Answer

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has not commissioned any relevant research since the current version of the policy framework ‘The Care and Management of Individuals who are Transgender’ was published in 2019. However, this policy was formulated following consultation with a range of stakeholders including staff and external groups representing the interests of prisoners, and after consideration of the existing evidence on transgender people in prison, including internal data. Decisions regarding transgender prisoners continue to be made on a case-by-case basis, and all known risk factors (including any risk to the person, risk to others and risk of self-harm) are thoroughly assessed in each case.

The MoJ recognises the importance of good quality data and evidence and this will continue to be considered, as part of the ongoing implementation review, where evidence gaps are highlighted.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
48333
Session
2021-22
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Prisoners Transgender people
Link
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