The European Court of Human Rights has held that a Polish prisoner’s right to respect for his family life was violated by onerous visitation restrictions, which substantially prevented him from seeing his wife and son. The applicant was awaiting a final determination on a serious assault charge. Although his wife had previously made a statement to police about the alleged crime, the risk of prejudicing her willingness to testify at trial was considered insufficient reason for interfering with the right to family life.
Detailed case note.
Found in 13. Prison/Conditions of Detention, 2008, European Court of Human Rights, International, s13 - Privacy and Reputation, Select International and Comparative Caselaw
