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Transgender inmates at a women's prison in London are set to be moved to the UK's first transgender prison unit later this week. The new wing at HMP Downview will accommodate three trans women prisoners, all of whom have Gender Recognition Certificates, BBC News reports.

Ministers must look at fertility laws, the President of the Family Divison Sir Andrew McFarlane has said, after hearing a case in which a transgender man gave birth. TT underwent NHS fertility treatment, becoming pregnant after completing a gender transition.

The Prison Service in England and Wales is considering plans to house transgender prisoners in separate prison wings, The Sunday Times reports. Justice minister Ed Argar confirmed that new guidelines would be issued after a trans woman who had not undergone gender reassignment surgery was convicted

Lawyers from A&L Goodbody attended the OUTLaw Network launch at the National Gallery.

Pinsent Masons has been recognised by a leading LGBT charity for its work towards marriage equality in Northern Ireland.

The Chief Justice of Ireland, Mr Justice Frank Clarke, and Ms Justice Aileen Donnelly will attend the official launch of a new LGBT+ network for legal professionals next week. The OUTLaw Network will be launched in the National Gallery of Ireland next Wednesday 23 January 2019 at 6.30pm.