Kenneth Gibson: ...violent crime. Trans women are therefore no more or less likely to commit crimes than any other biological males. Official UK Government data shows that, as of March this year, the total number of transgender prisoners in England and Wales was 230, 97 of whom are sex offenders—around 42 per cent. Of the general male prison population in England and Wales, 19 per cent are sex offenders....
Kenneth Gibson: ...Robust data on sexual orientation and gender identity will inform future policy and ensure best practice across Scotland. For example, accurate information on the size and geographic spread of the transgender population will help us to plan gender dysphoria services more effectively, thereby ensuring that resources are placed where their impact can be optimised. To gather that data, the...
Kenneth Gibson: ...and too young for initiatives that engage with the elderly population. Isolation by smartphone and the internet is a growing problem. Young disabled people as well as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender teens and those from ethnic minority backgrounds are more likely to experience social isolation. Chronic and persistent bullying has been known to cause intense loneliness, reduced...