Daniel McDonnell wins High Court rights ruling after murder

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Daniel McDonnell won a High Court ruling reported on 17 February 2015 that his solitary confinement breached his rights after his murder conviction.

McDonnell was convicted at the Central Criminal Court of murdering Melanie McCarthy McNamara, who was shot in Tallaght in February 2012.

The judge found eleven months of solitary confinement unlawful and disproportionate, while formal orders and declarations were adjourned for consideration.