Colin had delayed a High Court application for bail until he received confirmation that no one is listening in on any legal consultations while in custody.

An initial pledge given by the Prison Service was rejected because it stated that no surveillance will be authorised under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000.

This was turned down on the basis that it was seen as a qualified guarantee.

But Colin's barrister Mark Mulholland told the High Court on Friday that the issues have been resolved.                                                                                                            

He said: "There is now an acceptable assurance which has been given by the respondent."

Mr Mulholland told a two-judge panel headed by Lord Chief Justice Sir Brian Kerr that his client would no longer be seeking a judicial review.

Colin was also awarded legal costs for the case.                                                                                    Maghaberry Prison

The judge said: "The applicant has been successful in the application and, although in the circumstances the application must be dismissed since the issue is no longer live, he is clearly entitled to costs. We order the applicant's costs be borne by the respondent."