The applicants had been disciplined whilst in prison, and suffered various penalties including the loss of remission. They argued that the penalties had been imposed in breach of their human rights and that the protection given for intimate searches was inadequate. Held: Although the proceedings may have the effect of postponing the prisoners release, in … Continue reading Regina (Carroll and Another) v Secretary of State for the Home Department; Regina (Greenfield) v Same: CA 19 Jul 2001

Disciplinary proceedings within a prison were not criminal charges so as to bring into play the provisions of the Human Rights Act, even though they could result in an extension of the time which would be served by the prisoner. Such proceedings would not carry with them the stigma of a full criminal conviction, and … Continue reading Greenfield v Secretary of State for Home Department: Admn 22 Feb 2001