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Rapist appeals unsuccessful action over recording of prison phone calls

Date
2016-03-01

Stage
Appeal

Primary locality
Dublin

County
Dublin

Summary

Michael Murray, aged 44, was jailed for 15 years in 2013 for rape, attempted rape, oral rape, aggravated sexual assault, child abduction, threats, false imprisonment and theft. He had brought an unsuccessful High Court action against the Irish Prison Service and the Minister for Justice, seeking injunctions to stop the interception of his calls, declarations and damages. The court dismissed the application, ruling that the recording of his telephone calls was inappropriate but that the calls had not been accessed and were made inadvertently. Murray's legal team, led by Colman Fitzgerald SC, appealed the decision to the Court of Appeal. The appeal will be heard by a three‑judge panel, with a judgment expected on Friday, March 4. The case concerns the recording of prison phone calls and the alleged infringement of Murray's rights. The court found no ongoing or threatened infringement and awarded costs against Murray. Michael Murray was found guilty. Prison Service was found guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Rapist appeals unsuccessful action over recording of prison phone calls. Procedural stage: appeal. Findings: Found guilty

When:

Friday, March 4 Hearing Or Sentence
July 23 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
February 12th Incident
2016-03-01 Publication

Case subjects

Michael Murray

Applicant

Finding: Found guilty

Outcome: Found guilty; Michael Murray (44), formerly of Killiney Oaks, Killiney, Dublin, who was jailed at the Central Criminal Court in 2013 for 15 years for rape, attempted rape, oral rape and aggravated sexual assault, child abduction, threats to kill or cause serious harm, false imprisonment and theft.

Prison Service

Applicant

Finding: Found guilty

Outcome: Found guilty