Debates between Lilian Greenwood and Stewart Hosie during the 2017-2019 Parliament

Self-identification of Gender

Debate between Lilian Greenwood and Stewart Hosie
Wednesday 21st November 2018

(6 years ago)

Westminster Hall
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David T C Davies Portrait David T. C. Davies
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Perhaps one last time. I will be guided by you, Mr Hosie.

Stewart Hosie Portrait Stewart Hosie (in the Chair)
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There is plenty of time.

Lilian Greenwood Portrait Lilian Greenwood
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The hon. Gentleman appears to argue that women prisoners need protection only from trans women. In fact, we need to protect all prisoners from a range of potential hazards, and such things should be applied on the basis of individual cases, not on the basis of someone’s gender identification. How can he argue that a risk assessment should not apply equally? It could apply to other women, not only to trans women.