The quadriplegic man who is dependent on HMP Liverpool staff argued the denial breached his rights.
Carers can refuse a toothless, disabled prisoner boiled sweets as he may choke to death leaving them at risk of prosecution, appeal judges have ruled.
He had previously eaten boiled sweets and other snacks from the prison canteen, but after an assessment it was recommended he should only have soft food. His lawyers argued at the High Court in July last year that Spectrum's refusal to feed him foods of his choice was unlawful because it was irrational, discriminatory and in breach of his right to autonomy and "physical and psychological integrity".
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