Stephen Kidd, 53, was jailed in 2009 for his part in the murder of Darren Presley, 60, who was attacked with knives and a frying pan at his flat in Blackpool.
The killer, who continues to profess his innocence, was released on licence this year.
But he is now suing for up to £10,000 damages, claiming his “solitary confinement” during Covid was a breach of his human rights.
Kidd, now disabled after suffering a stroke while behind bars, said that he was allowed out of his cell for only 20 minutes a day and that for extended periods of days he was not taken out at all.
Compensation
Claiming that the time under lockdown was a breach of the prohibition of “inhuman treatment” and that his “solitary confinement” amounted to a breach of his right to a private life, he is now suing for compen...
The killer, who continues to profess his innocence, was released on licence this year.
But he is now suing for up to £10,000 damages, claiming his “solitary confinement” during Covid was a breach of his human rights.
Kidd, now disabled after suffering a stroke while behind bars, said that he was allowed out of his cell for only 20 minutes a day and that for extended periods of days he was not taken out at all.
Compensation
Claiming that the time under lockdown was a breach of the prohibition of “inhuman treatment” and that his “solitary confinement” amounted to a breach of his right to a private life, he is now suing for compen...
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