Defend our juries

Defend our juries APPEAL strongly opposes government proposals to reduce jury trials Why are juries under threat? Sir Brian Leveson’s review of our court system, announced in December 2024 by the Ministry of Justice (‘MOJ’), has reignited debate about the role of juries in ensuring justice. The review, prompted by an alarming backlog of over…

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CCRC chief spent public funds on luxury hotels for business courses in France

CCRC chief spent public funds on luxury hotels for business courses in France   Exclusive: Justice watchdog’s Karen Kneller enrolled on courses advertised for thousands of pounds at Insead, where CCRC’s then chair held roles. Read the full article from the Guardian here. Read More >>> Defend our juries Defend our juries APPEAL strongly opposes…

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A system in crisis – the voices of the silent

A system in crisis – the voices of the silent   There is widespread acknowledgement that the criminal justice system, and in particular the trial and appellate processes, are failing women. APPEAL’s Emma Torr reports on a system in crisis and hope on the horizon  Read the full article in Counsel Magazine here. Read More…

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Failures at the CCRC

Failures at the CCRC APPEAL’s Matt Foot writes for the London Review of Books   Thirty​ years ago, the passing of the Criminal Appeal Act led to the foundation of the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC), a publicly funded body intended to investigate miscarriages of justice and with the power to refer cases back to the Court…

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