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British man wanted on attempted murder charge is refused prison documents application
Summary
The High Court refused to order discovery of documents relating to the security status of Simeon Cosmo Langford, a 32‑year‑old British man wanted in England on charges of attempted murder, grievous bodily harm, theft and assault. Langford, who is also alleged to have breached the conditions of his release from a previous grievous bodily harm sentence, was released on licence on 6 May 2015 and is accused of committing offences between 2 and 11 June 2015. He allegedly fled and travelled to Ireland on 13 June 2015 using a passport under the name Luke Gillespie. Gardaí arrested him in Cork in August 2015 and he was brought before the High Court. In the present hearing, counsel Ronan Munro BL sought documents about Langford's prison conditions in England, citing complaints of inhumane treatment. Justice Aileen Donnelly declined the request, stating that Langford had not provided sufficient evidence that the documents were necessary for the court's functions.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: British man wanted on attempted murder charge is refused prison documents application. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- August 2015 Incident
- May 6, 2015 Incident
- June 2 Incident
- June 11, 2015 Incident
- June 13, 2015 Incident
- Monday, March 7 Adjournment
- 2016-02-24 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Outcome: Mr Langford is also wanted for allegedly breaching the conditions of his release from a prison sentence for grievous bodily harm.; The case was put back until Monday, March 7 next when a date for hearing is expected to be set.
Places mentioned
- The High Court
- High Court
- Brigstock Road
- Portlaoise
- Portlaoise Prison
Topics
Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime
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