Disabled man can proceed with case in landmark ruling

A disabled man has been allowed to continue with his case even though it is being made outside the three-month time limit, in a landmark ruling from the Court of Appeal.

Peter Matuszowicz, whose right arm was amputated above the elbow, struggled with the heavy doors in Hull Prison, where he began work in September 2003 as a teacher.

In July 2005, he was transferred to Everthorpe Prison where the problem persisted. After October that year, he was transferred to lighter duties, and fr... (221 more words)

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