Judge orders prisoner who refuses food and fluids to be sent to hospital to 'preserve his right to life'

The man had refused food and fluids between February 11 and 17, then he began refusing again on February 25

The inmate, who has not been identified, was the subject of an ex parte application by the governor of the prison where he was on remand, to the High Court. Picture: File

A judge has ruled that a prisoner who has been refusing food and fluids can be transferred to hospital for treatment to “preserve his right to life”.

The inmate, who has not been identified, was the subject of an ex parte application by the governor of the prison where he was on remand, to the High Court.