More than 100,000 people signed a petition to have a transgender woman moved from HMP Bristol, where she was sent by Bath Magistrates Court to serve a 12-week sentence for assault. She was later moved to a female prison.
The mother of 26-year-old transgender woman Tara Hudson has told ITV West Country that her daughter is "suffering sexual harassment" in a male prison in Bristol.
There is a campaign to move Tara from the all-male HMP Bristol. Protests have been planned for Bristol and London, and more than 100,000 people have signed a petition calling for her release in the last 3 days.
Jackie Brooklyn was called by her daughter from a prison phone this morning (Oct 29th), and says Tara told her she is being "constantly harassed".
Tara Hudson's appeal to be moved from the prison will be heard tomorrow (Oct 30th) at Bristol Crown Court. Supporters are planning a rally outside the court.
Transgender prisoner Tara Hudson has described life in an all-male prison as "hell" in an interview with ITV Westcountry.
A transgender woman from Bath will go back to a male prison despite protests.
A court will decide whether a transgender woman from Bath will serve her sentence in a female or male prison.