By Ann O'LoughlinA High Court judge has refused to award a former prisoner the substantial legal costs, estimated at more than €1m, of his case over slopping out. While he appreciated lawyers for Mr Simpson put substantial work and engagement into the case and he had great sympathy for them, he could not "in conscience" award costs to Mr Simpson against the State. Mr Justice White heard submissions today concerning liability for the costs of the 30-day case. In his ruling, Mr Justice White said it had been a very difficult case requiring many issues to be decided. He could not "in all conscience" award Mr Simpson his costs but would not award costs against him in favour of the defendants.

Source: Evening echo November 16, 2017 17:37 UTC