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Grainne Dillon murderer in High Court challenge over new statuary parole board system
Summary
Paulo Nascimento, 46, serving a life sentence for the 2002 murder of Grainne Dillon, has lodged a High Court challenge against the Minister for Justice. He argues that the Minister has refused to consider his entitlement to parole under the newly established statutory Parole Board, despite earlier recommendations for temporary release under the former non‑statutory system. Nascimento claims that the Minister's refusal to act on his parole application breaches his rights and the Minister's duties. He seeks orders requiring the Minister to decide on his release, declarations that the Minister's refusal is unlawful and a breach of his constitutional rights, and that the Minister's actions amount to a failure to fulfil her duties under the European Convention on Human Rights. The case was granted permission to proceed and is scheduled to return to court in October.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Grainne Dillon murderer in High Court challenge over new statuary parole board system. Charges or matters: the murder of Grainne Dillon at the Jury's Inn Hotel, Steamboat Quay, Limerick in January 2002. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- January 2002 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2022-06-20 Publication
Why: However, Nascimento's lawyers have told the High Court that he remains in custody because, since the new Parole Board has been established, the Minister has refused to decide on his entitlement to temporary release. CNI source report
Case subjects
Applicant
Charges: the murder of Grainne Dillon at the Jury's Inn Hotel, Steamboat Quay, Limerick in January 2002 (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: Paulo Nascimento, who was jailed after he admitted shooting dead a young woman after he robbed the hotel they both worked at.
Places mentioned
- High Court
- Central Criminal Court
- Shelton Abbey Prison
Topics
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