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Isle of Man | Jail hunger strike protest ends 

Jump to full article: BBC Online, 2008-05-12

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A Manx prisoner who went on hunger strike in protest over a smoking ban at the island's jail has ended his action.

The inmate was one of a number of prisoners who took part in the dispute by refusing prison meals.

He was the final prisoner to end the protest, which lasted for 10 days.

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