Legal Victory: Abu's Unlawful Segregation in UK Prisons

Sahayb Abu, convicted of terrorism, successfully challenged UK authorities over unlawful segregation. Locked up 22 hours daily post-violence at Frankland prison, Abu's mental health deteriorated. London's High Court ruled his treatment breached human rights by neglecting his mental condition, emphasizing the need for reformed prison measures.

A convicted terrorist, Sahayb Abu, won a significant legal challenge against the British government on Tuesday, as he contested his unlawful segregation in prison following incidents of violence.

Abu, who was held in isolation for more than 22 hours daily at Frankland prison, claimed the measures exacerbated his existing mental health problems. His legal team argued at London's High Court that the segregation, imposed after attacks by another inmate, was detrimental to his health and breached human rights.

Judge Clive Sheldon concluded that the failure to assess Abu's mental well-being constituted a breach of his rights, and the treatment he received was excessive and degrading. The Ministry of Justice has yet to comment on the court's decision.

(With inputs from agencies.)