A sex offender who used prison phone call privileges to pass on information so his son could use it on a website to make derogatory comments about his victim was not afforded fair procedures when he was disciplined over the matter, the High Court ruled. She said the use of phone call privileges “for nefarious purposes” and for bullying and harassment falls squarely within the rules. At his disciplinary hearing in the prison, Doolan wanted to see the transcript of the phone calls but was refused. She said his right to a fair hearing under the European Convention on Human Rights was not engaged by the disciplinary process leading to loss of privileges. Right to a fair trial principles only apply where there is a more serious breach of discipline which could lead to further loss of liberty.

Source: The Irish Times April 09, 2019 15:00 UTC