Daniel McDonnell wins case over murder prison conditions

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Daniel McDonnell won a High Court challenge over his murder imprisonment, reported on 18 February 2015. The court found that his 23-hour lock-up at Wheatfield Prison breached his constitutional rights after 11 months in solitary confinement.

The authorities had segregated McDonnell for his own safety, saying he was at risk from other prisoners. The judgment said such detention must be proportionate, have an end date and be reviewed regularly.

This report covers an earlier stage of the case. Later developments are not reported here.