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High Court refuses application for judicial review of the imposition of a screen which prevents physical contact between the applicant and his mother during prison visits, and of the court fees associated with the proceedings, on the grounds that: a) the governor of the prison was permitted to exercise his discretion in relation to screened visits where he was satisfied that such contact could facilitate the entry into prison of controlled drugs or other prohibited articles; and b) the court fees imposed on the applicant do not impose an unlawful restriction on his constitutional right of access to the courts.
Criminal law – judicial review – prison law – imposition of a screen which prevents physical contact between the applicant and his mother during prison visits – Supreme and High Court (Fees) Order 2014 (S.I. No. 24 of 2014) – constitutional right of access to the courts – Rules 66 – 67 of the Prison Rules 2007 – governor is only entitled to exercise his discretion in that way in circumstances where he is satisfied such contact will not facilitate the entry into prison of controlled drugs or other prohibited articles or substances – applicant’s complaint in relation to court fees – leave for judicial review refused.
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