Prison
Caring for transgender prisoners
Ministry of Justice review into the care and management of transgender offenders even more important following 3rd suicide in just over a year.
11th January 2017
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Ministry of Justice review into the care and management of transgender offenders even more important following 3rd suicide in just over a year.
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