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Joanne Dennehy: Triple killer sues for prison trauma | Joanne Dennehy: Triple killer sues for prison trauma |
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Triple killer Joanne Dennehy is seeking compensation for her solitary confinement in jail claiming it is a violation of her human rights. | Triple killer Joanne Dennehy is seeking compensation for her solitary confinement in jail claiming it is a violation of her human rights. |
Dennehy, 33, from Peterborough, is serving life for murdering three men whose bodies were found in ditches in Cambridgeshire in 2013. | Dennehy, 33, from Peterborough, is serving life for murdering three men whose bodies were found in ditches in Cambridgeshire in 2013. |
She also attempted to murder two men in Hereford. | She also attempted to murder two men in Hereford. |
In a High Court challenge, barrister Hugh Southey QC said continued isolation left her "tearful and upset". | In a High Court challenge, barrister Hugh Southey QC said continued isolation left her "tearful and upset". |
Dennehy is challenging justice secretary Michael Gove over HMP Bronzefield's decision to continue to keep her separated from other prisoners, which entails long periods of isolation. | Dennehy is challenging justice secretary Michael Gove over HMP Bronzefield's decision to continue to keep her separated from other prisoners, which entails long periods of isolation. |
She is "arguably the most dangerous female prisoner in custody", Jenni Richards QC, for the prison, said. | She is "arguably the most dangerous female prisoner in custody", Jenni Richards QC, for the prison, said. |
More on this and other stories from Cambridgeshire. | More on this and other stories from Cambridgeshire. |
Read more about 'the woman who murdered for fun' | Read more about 'the woman who murdered for fun' |
Dennehy murdered Lukasz Slaboszewski, 31, Kevin Lee, 48, and John Chapman, 56, in March 2013 before dumping their bodies. | Dennehy murdered Lukasz Slaboszewski, 31, Kevin Lee, 48, and John Chapman, 56, in March 2013 before dumping their bodies. |
She went on the run and subsequently stabbed dog walkers Robin Bereza, 64, and 56-year-old John Rogers. | She went on the run and subsequently stabbed dog walkers Robin Bereza, 64, and 56-year-old John Rogers. |
On Monday, the High Court heard Dennehy was initially segregated while on remand over fears of a prison break by her and other inmates. | On Monday, the High Court heard Dennehy was initially segregated while on remand over fears of a prison break by her and other inmates. |
One aspect of the alleged plan was that "the finger of an officer would be cut off in an attempt to deceive the biometric security system at the prison". | One aspect of the alleged plan was that "the finger of an officer would be cut off in an attempt to deceive the biometric security system at the prison". |
Hugh Southey QC, for Dennehy, said the escape allegations were never properly put to her and no further action was taken. | Hugh Southey QC, for Dennehy, said the escape allegations were never properly put to her and no further action was taken. |
He told Mr Justice Singh that Dennehy's continued segregation was unnecessary and she was a victim of disability discrimination due to her mental illness. | He told Mr Justice Singh that Dennehy's continued segregation was unnecessary and she was a victim of disability discrimination due to her mental illness. |
She was a vulnerable inmate and she had, at times, resumed self-harming, he added. | She was a vulnerable inmate and she had, at times, resumed self-harming, he added. |
Mr Southey said her legal team was seeking a court ruling that her segregation amounted to "inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment" which is banned by the Human Rights Convention. | Mr Southey said her legal team was seeking a court ruling that her segregation amounted to "inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment" which is banned by the Human Rights Convention. |
Dennehy, it is argued, should be compensated "to afford just satisfaction" for the breaches of her rights. | Dennehy, it is argued, should be compensated "to afford just satisfaction" for the breaches of her rights. |
Tom Weisselberg QC, for the Ministry of Justice, said segregation was a long way from "solitary confinement", and Dennehy had a radio, CD player, television and books, and access to the exercise yard, gym and shower. | |
They are also seeking to justify her segregation on the basis of the risks posed by the nature of her offending. | |
Mr Justice Singh is expected to reserve his decision until a later date. | Mr Justice Singh is expected to reserve his decision until a later date. |
Speaking after the hearing, Peterborough MP Stewart Jackson said the case was an outrageous misuse of the Human Rights Act and and an offence to the victims' families. |