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Thu 04 Apr 2003Holland seeks access to mediaPatrick "Dutchy" Holland, who is serving a 12-year sentence for possession of cannabis, has asked the High Court to overturn the refusal by Portlaoise Prison authorities to allow him communicate with journalists.In a hearing being conducted under tight security before Mr Justice McKechnie, Holland says he needs to communicate with the media so as to advance his claim that he is the victim of a miscarriage of justice.