Prison bosses face backlash after a transgender murderer was allowed out for cosmetic surgery. Public outrage is growing.
Stewart admitted to an adam’s apple reduction, which makes one look more feminine. This is also called a tracheal shave. Doctors don’t see it as medically needed. Stewart is 36 years old.
He was born Alan Baker and changed gender in 2016. He was jailed after murdering John Weir three years earlier. Sources say people feel horrified.
They learned a murderer went out for a cosmetic procedure. Stewart murdered someone. Prison shouldn’t mean leaving for cosmetic reasons, Susan Smith stated they are appalled by it.
She hopes authorities remember John Weir’s family, who lost a father. They will suffer forever, she stated. This surgery is not on the NHS in Scotland; private costs can reach £7000.
Criminals can get private health care, but they must pay for it themselves. Tess White MSP says people are furious. Taxpayers funding such surgery would cause even more anger.
SNP ministers should stop indulging criminals. Such a situation must never happen again, stated White. The Scottish Prison Service said they do not comment.