Monnell and Morris v United Kingdom

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Type: Case

Citation: (1987) 10 EHRR 205

Summary: In dismissing applications for leave to appeal at hearing where applicants not present nor represented Court of Appeal ordered part of time spent by them in custody after conviction should not count towards service of their sentences of imprisonment — Such deprivation of liberty lawful and not violating European Convention — Procedure followed by Court of Appeal not in breach of Convention and no discrimination in contravention of Convention even though convicted persons not in custody did not risk loss of time

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Court: European Court of Human Rights

Jurisdiction: England

Date 02 Mar 1987