Vanessa Frake, the new justice adviser for Reform UK, advocates for individual assessments regarding whether trans women should be placed in female prisons. She notes that those with sexual offense convictions may be directed to male facilities. Frake emphasizes the importance of risk assessments in determining prison placements, suggesting that blanket bans ignore the complexities of prison environments. Current statistics show approximately 230 trans prisoners in England and Wales, with a significant number placed in male prisons, indicating a pressing need for nuanced discussions around prison policies.
"There are equally vile women as there possibly are trans women. So it's all about the risk assessments for me, and each has to be done on an individual basis."
"People who want a blanket ban clearly have never stepped foot in a prison and seen how prisons run and how risk assessments on individuals happen."
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