More luck than judgment

More luck than judgment APPEAL investigator, James Burley, who helped exonerate Andrew Malkinson, writes about the lessons that have still not be learned and why the Law Commission’s proposed appeal reforms do not go far enough. Read the article here. Read More >>> We’re Hiring (Racial Justice Researcher and Lawyer) We’re Hiring 🚨 JOIN THE FIGHT…

Read More

Shit Lawyer live in London: a night of comedy fundraising for APPEAL

Shit Lawyer live in London: a night of comedy fundraising for APPEAL For one night only, a special performance of Abigail Rolling’s ‘Shit Lawyer’ political comedy and storytelling show, will raise much-needed funds for APPEAL, the charity and law practice dedicated to challenging wrongful convictions and promoting a fairer justice system. See the four star…

Read More

Our Impact Report 2024-25

Impact Report 2024-25 Signs of Hope, Calls for Change   This year, we’ve seen genuine signs of hope for those failed by the justice system. The Law Commission’s decision to undertake a long-overdue review of the criminal appeals process signals a growing recognition that our system is not working as it should, and the results…

Read More

BBI Retreat 2025

Bound by Injustice (BBI) Retreat 2025 A Weekend of Rest, Reflection & Community   From 30th May to 1st June 2025, APPEAL hosted a powerful and restorative retreat for members of Bound by Injustice (BBI)—a growing community of people whose lives have been directly impacted by wrongful convictions. Set on the beautiful Isle of Wight,…

Read More

Wrongly Convicted, Never Compensated: The Gareth Jones Story

Wrongly Convicted, Never Compensated: The Gareth Jones Story Gareth Jones’s life was destroyed when he was wrongfully convicted of a crime. Ten years later, he finally cleared his name, yet he will not receive any compensation because of a change in the law. Read the article written by Adam Bychawski for Big Issue, here. Read…

Read More