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South Africa: Transgender Prisoners Challenge Prison Authorities

SOUTH AFRICA, AUG 6 – After a landmark 2019 ruling, transgender prisoners continue to face denial of gender-affirming healthcare despite recommendations from prison psychiatrists, according to Lawyers for Human Rights.

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Correctional Services has developed a standard operating procedure for transgender prisoners, but rights organisations are concerned about implementation

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South Africa: Transgender Prisoners Challenge Prison Authorities

Correctional Services has developed a standard operating procedure for transgender prisoners, but rights organisations are concerned about implementation

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Transgender prisoners challenge prison authorities

Correctional Services has developed a standard operating procedure for transgender prisoners, but rights organisations are concerned about implementation

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