Prisoners' rights
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Rasmussen and Others v. Denmark, no. 2390/24
25/11/25
Accidental death of a prisoner caused by a drug overdose.
Judgment
A.V. v. Switzerland, no. 37639/19
06/11/25
Systematic monitoring of the applicant’s correspondence in prison, with the exception of correspondence with her lawyer and several public institutions.
Judgment
Vainik and Others v. Estonia, nos. 17982/21 and 3 others
04/11/25
Total ban on smoking in prison, also for prisoners with a long-term smoking habit, such as the applicants.
Judgment | Legal Summary
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