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High Court: (a) grants judicial review of a decision by a prison governor to segregate a prisoner, on the grounds that the governor had failed to comply with a requirement of the prison rules that the prisoner be informed in writing of the reasons for the decision; and (b) determines that the proceedings were not moot insofar as there was a claim for damages still in existence.
Judicial review - decision to place prisoner in segregation - Rule 62(5) of the Prison Rules 2007 - service of notices on applicant - alleged involvement in faction in-fighting and use of illegal drugs - alleged bullying and harassment of vulnerable prisoners - whether prison governor complied with rules - whether governor exceeded powers or trammelled rights of prisoner - requirement that prisoner be informed in writing of direction - whether reasons were adequate - whether proceedings moot.
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