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Rapist's £5,000 jail toilet claim Rapist's £5,000 jail toilet claim
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A paedophile is claiming £5,000 compensation because his prison cell does not have a toilet, washing facilities and drinking water.A paedophile is claiming £5,000 compensation because his prison cell does not have a toilet, washing facilities and drinking water.
David Williams, 43, says his human rights are breached by "a substandard lifestyle" at Exeter Prison in Devon.David Williams, 43, says his human rights are breached by "a substandard lifestyle" at Exeter Prison in Devon.
Williams, who has lived in Devon and Durham, was jailed in June 2007 for the rape of a teenage boy.Williams, who has lived in Devon and Durham, was jailed in June 2007 for the rape of a teenage boy.
The Ministry of Justice rejected the claim which is being dealt with the prison's solicitors. The Ministry of Justice rejected the claim which is being dealt with by the prison's solicitors.
Williams, who has convictions for offences against children dating back to the 1980s, was given an indeterminate sentence in June 2007, for public protection.Williams, who has convictions for offences against children dating back to the 1980s, was given an indeterminate sentence in June 2007, for public protection.
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In the claim to the High Court in London, Williams is seeking damages under Article 3 of the Human Rights Act 1998, which describes the inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment of a person.In the claim to the High Court in London, Williams is seeking damages under Article 3 of the Human Rights Act 1998, which describes the inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment of a person.
He claims his rights are being breached because he was denied proper sanitation facilities, washing facilities and the supply of hot water and drinking water in his cell on the prison's D-wing.He claims his rights are being breached because he was denied proper sanitation facilities, washing facilities and the supply of hot water and drinking water in his cell on the prison's D-wing.
The writ claims Williams has been subjected to degrading and humiliating treatment by the prison service.The writ claims Williams has been subjected to degrading and humiliating treatment by the prison service.
His claim is for £2,500 per year for the period between 8 November 2006, and 29 April 2008.His claim is for £2,500 per year for the period between 8 November 2006, and 29 April 2008.
Ed Usher of victim support group Victims' Voice, said: "These offenders have been put behind bars because they chose to commit the crime.Ed Usher of victim support group Victims' Voice, said: "These offenders have been put behind bars because they chose to commit the crime.
"Provided they are held in decent surroundings, it's ridiculous they should make these sorts of claims for damages.""Provided they are held in decent surroundings, it's ridiculous they should make these sorts of claims for damages."
A Ministry of Justice spokesman said: "Our position is that no prison's sanitary arrangements breach human rights legislation."A Ministry of Justice spokesman said: "Our position is that no prison's sanitary arrangements breach human rights legislation."