Prisoners' rights

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Stanton and Bowen v. the United Kingdom, no. 49096/19

22/09/26

Delay in the release of two prisoners with indeterminate sentences, who had completed their minimum terms of imprisonment, due to a lack of immediate availability of accommodation at designated Approved Premises.
Judgment


A.G. v. Switzerland, no. 15345/20

23/07/26

Authorities‘ refusal to allow the partner of a pregnant woman in pre-trial detention to visit her in prison and to be present at the birth. 
Judgment


G.K. and A.S. v. Switzerland, nos. 55299/20 and 31515/22

16/07/26

Failure of the domestic authorities to provide the applicants, in pre-trial detention and in a psychiatric hospital respectively, with a fully vegan diet in accordance with their ethical beliefs and alleged lack of effective remedies in this regard.
Judgment | Legal Summary


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