News Quebec to jail inmates according to anatomical sex, not gender identity
News Quebec to jail inmates according to anatomical sex, not gender identity
Quote:Quebec’s public security minister says transgender inmates will be incarcerated according to their anatomical sex, not their gender identity.
François Bonnardel says in a statement the measure is to ensure the safety of all inmates.
He says inmates’ bodies will be scanned to determine which detention centre they will be directed to, adding that some accommodations will be possible.
Inside jails, transgender inmates will be allowed to identify with the gender of their choice.
CTV News, June 18 2025
https://www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/article/transgender-prisoners-will-be-detained-according-to-their-sex-at-birth-in-quebec/
Quote:Quebec’s public security minister says transgender inmates will be incarcerated according to their anatomical sex, not their gender identity.
François Bonnardel says in a statement the measure is to ensure the safety of all inmates.
He says inmates’ bodies will be scanned to determine which detention centre they will be directed to, adding that some accommodations will be possible.
Inside jails, transgender inmates will be allowed to identify with the gender of their choice.