Ex-police officer criticizes room-sharing guidance for girls

A former police officer has criticized the Care Inspectorate for its guidance allowing girls in care to share rooms with boys who identify as female. She claims this policy is "dangerous negligence" and puts vulnerable girls at risk. The Care Inspectorate's updated guidance states that transgender children should not be forced to use facilities based on their sex assigned at birth. Critics argue this approach ignores legal obligations for single-sex spaces and could lead to unsafe situations for children. The Care Inspectorate responded that care services must determine appropriate facilities based on individual needs and rights. The controversy highlights ongoing debates about gender identity and child safety in care settings.