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SNP Justice Secretary Angela Constance accused of misleading Parliament on trans prisoners debate

Justice Secretary Angela Constance declined to comment on a court challenge to the Scottish Prison Service's transgender policy, drawing criticism for withholding information amid legal debate.

Summary by The Scotsman
The Scottish Conservatives blasted the government minister for refusing to comment on an ongoing court case.

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Angela Constance 'misleads' Parliament over refusal to answer prisons question

Scottish Parliament Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone refused to step in and make sure the SNP's Justice Secretary actually answered questions about why she is using taxpayer money to defend breaking the law surrounding single-sex spaces.

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SNP Justice Secretary Angela Constance accused of misleading Parliament on trans prisoners debate

The Scottish Conservatives blasted the government minister for refusing to comment on an ongoing court case.

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Tories accuse Constance of misleading MSPs in row over trans prisoner court battle

Angela Constance is under pressure after refusing to answer Holyrood questions on the Scottish Government’s transgender prisoner policy.…

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Angela Constance accused of ‘misleading’ MSPs after questions on trans prisoners

The justice secretary was asked why ministers were defending their policy following a challenge by campaign group For Women Scotland.

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The Herald Scotland broke the news in Scotland, United Kingdom on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
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