Police Scotland has announced that trans women in custody will be strip-searched by male officers, following a UK Supreme Court ruling that defines 'woman' based on biological sex. This update significantly impacts policies regarding single-sex spaces, leading to various organizations, like the Football Association, to ban trans women from participating in female sports. New guidelines state searches will align with biological sex, although efforts will be made to accommodate requests for searches by officers of affirmed gender. Critics warn this policy may increase risks of abuse against trans individuals.
It's a complex and important area of policing, and searching members of the public is a significant intrusion of their personal liberty and privacy.
The decision to strip-search trans women by male officers comes after a Supreme Court ruling asserting that the legal definition of a woman excludes trans women.
The recent guidance from Police Scotland emphasizes conducting searches based on biological sex, raising concerns from LGBTQ+ advocates regarding potential abuse.
Efforts will be made to ensure an appropriate officer conducts the search if someone requests an officer of their affirmed gender.
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