Protesters call for trans woman Zoe Watts be held in female prison

Supporters of trans prisoner Zoe Watts have gathered outside a courthouse to urge officials to hold her in a female prison wing for her own safety.

A “noise demo” protest was held outside Lincoln Crown Court on Monday (13 January) during Watts’ first appearance following her arrest on firearms charges in December.

The former police community support officer, from St Helen’s Avenue, Lincoln, is charged with the possession of a firearm without a certificate, and possessing a firearm when prohibited, as well as allegedly manufacturing a firearm.

Activist group Justice4ZoeWatts, who scheduled the demonstration, said she has been placed in the men’s wing of HMP Peterborough.

Protestors were heard banging drums, blowing trumpets and horns, and cheering as Watts entered the court.

Protestors outside Lincoln Crown Court in support of Zoe

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