Prison book ban is unlawful, court rules

Judge quashes ban on sending books to prisoners and orders justice secretary Chris Grayling to amend policy

The blanket ban on sending books to prisoners across England and Wales has been declared unlawful by the high court.

Mr Justice Collins has quashed the ban imposed by the justice secretary, Chris Grayling, and ordered him to amend his policy on what can be sent to prisoners.

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