Collins v. Secretary of State for Justice

Collins v. Secretary of State for Justice (2016) is a legal case where the European Court of Human Rights examined whether the UK prison system’s restrictions on family visits, especially for prisoners with mental health issues, violated human rights. The court found that limiting certain visits without proper review could breach prisoners' rights to family life under the European Convention on Human Rights. The decision emphasized that authorities should balance security concerns with prisoners’ right to maintain family relationships, ensuring restrictions are proportionate and justified.