A transgender prisoner has been charged with sexually assaulting a female inmate at a Scottish jail.
Alexandra Stewart, previously known as Alan Baker, is alleged to have carried out the attack at the mixed-sex HMP Greenock in Inverclyde.
Police were called in to probe the allegations against the gender-swap inmate, and officers later confirmed that Mr. Stewart had been arrested and charged.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “A 38-year-old prisoner has been arrested and charged in connection with a sexual assault within HMP Greenock. The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), said a “report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal”. Meanwhile, a Scottish Prison Service (SPS) spokesperson said: “As this matter is subject to proceedings it would be inappropriate to comment further.”
The alleged incident comes amid an ongoing legal battle between For Women Scotland (FWS) and the Scottish government over the management of transgender prisoners.
Transgender Woman Steps Down From Charity role
Transgender woman has stepped down as parliamentary adviser for an endometriosis charity following a backlash.
Steph Richards, who was born male but ‘identifies as female’, confirmed that he would leave the voluntary position with Endometriosis South Coast after public criticism.
The charity confirmed the resignation and thanked Richards for the contribution made, while Richards stated the decision was taken in the best interests of all involved.
Endometriosis, a chronic disease linked to the menstrual cycle, is where cells similar to those in the lining of the womb grow in other parts of a woman’s anatomy.
“I would like to confirm that I have recently stepped down from my role as parliamentary adviser to Endometriosis South Coast.
“It was not a decision taken lightly, but one I believe is in the best interests of myself, the charity, and the vital work it does in supporting those living with endometriosis. I wish the organisation and everyone it serves well,” Mr Richards wrote on X.
Confirming the move, the charity said: “Endometriosis South Coast can confirm that Steph Richards has stepped down from her voluntary role as parliamentary adviser to the charity. We wish her well and thank her for her contribution to our work.”
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A Moment of Thanks
We also take a moment to thank our members and readers who stood firm, spoke clearly, and prayed into this issue.
At a time when many feel pressured into silence, your willingness to raise concerns and defend the integrity of women’s health issues has not gone unnoticed.
Those who opposed the misrepresentation of women’s experiences did so with conviction and in this case, their voices have contributed to a tangible outcome.
Refocusing on What Matters
This situation highlights a wider issue: the need to refocus attention on the real challenges facing those affected by endometriosis. Around 1.5 million women in the UK live with the condition, often facing delayed diagnosis, limited treatment options, and insufficient specialist support.
Endometriosis may have a significant, sometimes devastating impact on all aspects of life: education, career, relationships, sexual relationships, fertility and quality of life. In 2023, Endometriosis UK undertook an online survey to determine the average length of time to secure a diagnosis of endometriosis, and to better understand the experiences of people seeking a diagnosis in the UK.
Rather than diverting attention into debates that risk overshadowing patient needs, there is a clear case for prioritising faster diagnosis and improved clinical pathways, greater access to specialist services, increased research funding, stronger long-term support for those living with chronic symptoms. At its core, this is about ensuring that policy, advocacy, and healthcare delivery remain centred on those directly affected.
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Ms. Braverman’s Criticism
Among those who had criticised the appointment was Suella Braverman, Reform UK’s spokesman for education, skills and equalities and the MP for Fareham and Waterlooville, who corresponded with the charity last month, asking for it to reconsider the appointment.
She wrote: “It is remarkable that a charity established to advocate for women’s health would appoint a man, without female anatomy or experience of this disease, to speak for those whose suffering is defined by their sex.
“This regressive decision erases women from their own health issues, replaces lived female experience with male self-identification and silences the very people your organisation claims to represent.”
Ms Braverman also posted on X: “With respect to him, this person is a man. I have no problem with what he wears or what he does in private. But he is a man. And it is not transphobic to say so.
“It is insulting and inappropriate to the 1.5 million women who suffer with endometriosis for him to have been appointed to speak for them.”
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Read and pray
READ: Gen 1:27; Gen 1:27; Exod 20:13; Lev 19:32; Deut 30:19; 1 Sam 2:3; 2Sam 23:3; Psalm 82:3–4; Prov 14:12, 31:8–9; Isa 1:17
PRAY: Pray for truth to be upheld in leadership, that those in authority will make decisions grounded in reality, justice, and integrity.
Pray for wisdom and courage for policymakers, that they will prioritise the real needs of people- especially women, children, and the vulnerable above pressure or ideology.
Pray for protection and proper care for those suffering from conditions like endometriosis, that healthcare systems will respond with urgency, compassion, and effective support.
Pray for discernment across society, that confusion will be replaced with clarity, and that what is right will be recognised and upheld without fear.
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