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No True Scotsman Phallusy: Scottish Gov Balks At Consequences Of Their Own 'Self-ID' Law
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No True Scotsman Phallusy: Scottish Gov Balks At Consequences Of Their Own 'Self-ID' Law

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Matt Osborne
Jan 27, 2023
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Adam Graham / Isla Bryson, male / a man

Sturgeon, prime minister of the Scottish parliament, has walked back the decision to place an intact male rapist in a women’s prison. Because duh.

“Given the understandable public and parliamentary concern in this case,” she said, adding emphasis to reassure male prisoners they can still identify into women’s prisons. “I can confirm to Parliament that this prisoner will not be incarcerated at Cornton Vale prison, and I hope that provides assurance to the public…not least to the victims in this case.”

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