Andrew Malkinson comment on the sentencing of Paul Quinn

Andrew Malkinson comment on the sentencing of Paul Quinn

Press Release, 5^th June 2026

“I am insulted that this violent, depraved individual – who was content to let me suffer two decades of vilification and more than 17 years wrongly imprisoned for his crime – has received a softer sentence than was imposed on me, an innocent man.

“I got sentenced to life imprisonment and served more than 17 years inside. Throughout that time I didn’t know if I would ever be released. Paul Quinn, who has a track record of violence and sexual offences, and who let me rot whilst he enjoyed his freedom, could now be out after just 14 years, and will certainly be out after 21 years. I hope that this man does not get parole and that he serves longer than me. Anything less is not justice.

“I am also appalled for the victim, who has suffered so gravely and whose real attacker has today gotten off lightly. My thoughts are with her and her loved ones – who I hope today nevertheless brings some peace.”

Notes to editors:

APPEAL (Centre for Criminal Appeals) is a law practice and charity that fights wrongful convictions and demands a fair justice system. appeal.org.uk.
APPEAL (Centre for Criminal Appeals) represented Andrew Malkinson in relation to his successful 2023 appeal and the preceding Criminal Cases Review Commission application. Mr Malkinson is represented by Toby Wilton of Hickman & Rose solicitors in relation to ongoing investigations into the case by the Andrew Malkinson Inquiry and the Independent Office for Police Conduct, as well as in his claims for compensation
Mr Malkinson is not available for interview.
Interview requests for James Burley, investigator at APPEAL, can be sent to mail@appeal.org.uk. Interview requests for Toby Wilton can be sent to Dan Newling at DNewling@hickmanandrose.co.uk.