Former prisoner suing the state over ‘degrading’ slopping-out process

A former prisoner is suing the State over having to ‘slop out’ at Dublin’s Mountjoy Prison.

Former prisoner suing the state over ‘degrading’ slopping-out process

This is the first of several test cases to decide if the State is liable for damages to more than 800 prisoners over slopping out.

Former prisoner Gary Simpson says his human rights were violated, he experienced feelings of humiliation, degradation, and worthlessness, and his mental health was affected by the slopping out regime.

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