The transwoman, who has not been named, is the fourth publicised case in the space of a year. (Picture: Getty)

Another transgender woman is being held in an all-male prison, it has been revealed, despite a government pledge in the wake of two deaths last year.

The transwoman, who has not been named, represents yet another high profile case of a similar nature in the space of a year.

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The deaths of two transwomen in a week, followed by the high-profile imprisonment of Tara Hudson, sparked outrage that led to a government pledge to review the way trans people are dealt with in prison.

The latest case was brought to light in parliament by the prisoner’s MP Daniel Zeichner who raised the issue with equalities minister Nicky Morgan.


Currently, trans people in England and Wales are sent to prisons that reflect their legal gender. (Picture: Getty Images)

‘A transgender constituent of mine who is being held in custody is having a very difficult time in a men’s prison,’ he said.



‘[After the previous cases] we were promised a review. What discussions has she had with the Justice Secretary and how close are we to some outcomes from that review?’

What is the law? Currently, trans people in England and Wales are sent to prisons that reflect their legal gender. However, this can lead to complications for those that have lived as a woman for years but have not undergone a bureaucratic gender recognition process. Last year the prisons minister pledged to record and publish the number of trans people in prisons.

Morgan said the the review would be published shortly but added that she also plans to raise the issue with the Home Secretary.

Speaking to Pink News, Zeichner added ‘When you are guilty of a crime, society expects an appropriate punishment.

‘But this is a double punishment – not just deprivation of liberty, but failing to respect transgender people as well.’

The revelation has been widely condemned online.

What is actually WRONG with the U.K. government?!?? How inhumane can people be to think that this is just ok?? https://t.co/bKcs4NsRLh — Naomhán O'Connor (@Tirnanogender) June 6, 2016

This is a nightmare for anyone trans who face any type of jail time for any reason. https://t.co/TH4xGEDZxy — Spiritual Alignment (@SpiritualAlignm) June 5, 2016

A spokeswoman for LGBT equality charity Stonewall.told metro.co.uk: ‘It’s extremely concerning that another trans woman has been placed in all-male prison.

‘This comes as a shock, particularly following the campaigning efforts around Tara Hudson’s imprisonment last year to prevent such instances, and following the tragic deaths of Vicky Thompson and Joanne Latham.

‘New guidance and training for prison staff must be addressed as a priority.

‘We would urge the Ministry of Justice to publish the outcomes of their review and act on this without delay, to ensure the safety of trans prisoners. Stonewall will continue to work by the side of trans people on these matters.’

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