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.

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.