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Rastafarian in Prison Sues Over Vegan Diet | Barbados News

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Barbados News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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Sep 16, 2026
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Summary

A Rastafarian inmate, Inyah Iroyal Jones, is taking the state to court over prison food that’s sabotaging his vegan diet—and his health. The High Court will hear his case in March after rejecting the government’s attempt to dismiss it. His legal team argues this isn’t just about one man’s faith—it’s a landmark fight for dietary rights for anyone with ethical or religious convictions behind bars. With Justice Michelle Weekes ruling the case must proceed, the court will now weigh the state’s duty to feed inmates against their right to uphold personal beliefs—potentially reshaping prison nutrition policies nationwide. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://barbadostoday.bb/2026/09/15/high-court-allows-inmates-constitutional-food-suit/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/16d23c5e12b747e3 Report issues to [email protected].