Daniel McDonnell wins solitary confinement case after murder conviction

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Daniel McDonnell won a High Court challenge over solitary confinement after his murder conviction, reported on 18 February 2015. The court found that 23-hour lock-up breached his constitutional rights and was disproportionate to the risk cited by Wheatfield Prison authorities. It said such detention should have been reviewed within three to four weeks. The judgment also held that prolonged solitary confinement must be proportionate, regularly reviewed and have an end date.