Michael Murray loses High Court action after rape conviction

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Michael Murray lost a High Court action after his rape conviction when his application was dismissed on 15 July 2015. He had challenged the recording of calls with his solicitors in prison.

The court heard that calls made in May and July 2013, including seven solicitor calls, were recorded inadvertently. Evidence stated that prison staff did not access the contents or pass them to gardaí.

Mr Justice Seamus Noonan found the recording inappropriate, but said there was no evidence of prejudice or any continuing infringement of Murray’s rights. He dismissed the application and awarded costs against him.