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I have come across several media reports about cases in which men or transgender women have sought access to women's changing rooms or women's prisons. These reports have raised concerns for me that rules protecting women's spaces should be designed in a way that helps prevent potential misuse. At the same time, I want to make it clear that I distinguish between isolated cases of misuse and transgender people who pose no threat to anyone.

Protected women's spaces are very important to me. They were established to provide women with safety and a place of refuge. For women who have experienced violence or sexual assault, this sense of security can be deeply significant. From my personal perspective, situations in which these spaces are questioned or deliberately used in a provocative way can feel unsettling and distressing.

I hope this discussion can acknowledge the needs of everyone involved. To me, that includes both the dignity and rights of transgender people, as well as the boundaries, lived experiences, and sense of safety of biological women. I do not expect everyone to share my views, but I do hope that my feelings and perspective can also be treated with respect.