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The spokesperson said that many investigations were still under way, adding: "The work undertaken over the past decade has resulted in hundreds of perpetrators now serving lengthy prison sentences."

In reality, the limited data on mass shootings and homicide assailants’ gender identities suggests that “trans people make up an insignificant percentage” of perpetrators, Lenning said.

Prof Lees added: "We are hopeful that these changes will lead to better support for targets, greater accountability for perpetrators, and foster a culture of safety, respect, and integrity across healthcare."

Last week, Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto condemned what he said was an overnight drone attack by unidentified perpetrators on the flotilla.

DNA evidence has identified Robert Eugene Brashers, a deceased serial killer, as the perpetrator.