Nicola Sturgeon says double rapist Isla Bryson 'almost certainly' claiming to be transgender as 'easy way out'

Isla Bryson ‘almost certainly’ masquerading as trans, says Sturgeon

The first minister has said that Isla Bryson is “almost certainly” masquerading as a woman, casting doubt on the double rapist’s gender identity.Nicola Sturgeon appeared to contradict her own self-declaration policy for transgender people by questioning the validity of Bryson’s status.Bryson, who wa

Nicola Sturgeon says double rapist Isla Bryson 'almost certainly' claiming to be transgender as 'easy way out'

Isla Bryson's detention in a women's prison sparked a fierce backlash and a similar case involving a trans offender emerged days later. It comes against a backdrop of Scotland passing a controversial gender law that the UK government used special powers to block.

Nicola Sturgeon: Rapist Isla Bryson 'almost certainly' faking trans status

Nicola Sturgeon was responding to a claim by a victim of Isla Bryson that she was not "truly transgender".

'Not enough information' to tell if trans rapist is a man or a woman, says Nicola Sturgeon

The First Minister’s stance contradicted that of her Justice Secretary, who said Isla Bryson was now a woman

Rapist Isla Bryson not truly transgender, Nicola Sturgeon suggests

‘Almost certainly the case’ that convicted rapist is not trans, says SNP leader

Nicola Sturgeon says Isla Bryson claiming to be transgender as an 'easy way out'

The First Minister refused to state whether she believes Isla Bryson is a man or a woman - claiming she "does not have enough information".