Lawyer pleads case of transgender woman seeking transfer out of men’s prison (opens original article in a new tab)

A transgender woman in a Canadian men's prison is seeking transfer to a women's institution due to safety concerns, with her lawyer arguing she faces harassment and threats from male inmates.

• A transgender woman in a men's prison claims she was harassed and assaulted by male inmates after coming out in 2020.
• Her lawyer argues she should be transferred to a women's prison for safety, but the Correctional Service of Canada moved her to another men's prison.
• The court is reviewing whether she should be transferred, with the lawyer citing risks to her safety and the agency's concerns about security and risk levels.