Petition · Ministry of Justice
State that biological males must not be housed in women’s prisons
Closed
770 signatures
What the petition asks
I want the government to unequivocally state that biological males should not be housed in women’s prisons.
Women in prison have been denied their liberty by the authorities, therefore it is the government’s duty to protect them while they are incarcerated.
Some women in prison have been victims of historical abuse at the hands of men. I believe it is reprehensible that they should be locked up with biological males. Please protect the women in prisons.
Some women in prison have been victims of historical abuse at the hands of men. I believe it is reprehensible that they should be locked up with biological males. Please protect the women in prisons.
Timeline
| 12 Sep 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
770
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
12 Sep 2025
Closed
12 Mar 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 2 Aug 2026.