The claimant had a long history of serious criminal involvement, escapes from custody and committing further offences whilst free. Having been released on licence and returned to prison for breaches of his licence curfew conditions. He said that he had needed to see his father who was dying. He complained also of the delay in obtaining a speedy hearing.
Judges:
Collins J
Citations:
[2008] EWHC 997 (Admin)
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Citing:
Cited – Cooper, Regina (on the Application of) v Parole Board Admn 18-May-2007
The prisoner complained that the Prison service had set a target ot 55 days for hearing a request for a review after a prisoner’s recall.
Held: The prisoner’s case involved a wait of 59 days. The target itself was unlawful in that it failed to . .
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Prisons
Updated: 14 June 2022; Ref: scu.267576