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Great Britain

Britain’s highest court has ruled that putting individuals in solitary confinement for an extended period of time without external review is unlawful. The appellants Kamel Bourgass and Tanvir Hussain were both wrongfully held in solitary for more than six months because the process lacked oversight, the UK Supreme Court ruled. “The decisions to continue the […]

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British Supreme Court Rules Against Unlawful Use of Prolonged Solitary Confinement

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by Garrett Zehr

July 31, 2015

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London Calling

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by Jean Casella

May 5, 2015

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Solitary Confinement in Great Britain: Still Harsh, But Rare

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by Elisa Mosler

January 19, 2012

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