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A Win for Legal Aid
A Win for Legal Aid — A Step Forward for Appellate Justice Appeals Work Recognised in Criminal Legal Aid Reforms 3 December 2025 On 1st December 2025, the government announced an important increase in legal aid for Advice and Assistance work. After appeals work was not initially recognised in the consultation, advice and assistance work…
Read MoreAPPEAL’s Statement on Jury-Trial Reforms
APPEAL’s Statement on Jury-Trial Reforms 3 December 2025 The charity APPEAL renews its strong opposition to government announcement that drastically reduces the role of juries in criminal trials across England and Wales. These reforms, triggered in part by the recently published review by Sir Brian Leveson and revived in the light of a severe crown-court…
Read MoreAPPG on Miscarriages of Justice – October 2025
APPG on Miscarriages of Justice APPEAL /// September 2025 Photo Credit: Andy Aitchison In October 2025, Emma Torr, Co-Director of APPEAL, joined Penney Lewis, Dame Vera Baird KC and Danny Barrs on the panel at the APPG event in Parliament. The event, chaired by Kim Johnson MP, discussed the findings of Dr Lucy…
Read MoreAccess to Justice: Call for Evidence – APPEAL’s Response 2025
Access to Justice: Call for Evidence APPEAL’s Response APPEAL /// September 2025 Access to justice in criminal appeals and applications to the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) is under serious threat. Chronic underfunding of Legal Aid, a shrinking pool of legal providers, and high numbers of unrepresented applicants are materially reducing the ability of individuals…
Read MoreChildren with a parent in prison day 2025
children with a parent in prison day 2025 For twelve years, my three children lived with the reality of their dad being in prison—twelve years overshadowed by a wrongful conviction that made everything even harder. Instead of compassion, they were met with suspicion, whispers, and the painful idea that “there’s no smoke without…
Read MoreWe’re Hiring – Lawyer
We’re Hiring 📢 We’re Hiring: Lawyer at APPEAL Join our mission to fight miscarriages of justice and advocate for fairness in the criminal justice system. 📄 Full details: Read more here If you’re passionate about justice and want to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you! Read More >>> A Win…
Read MoreFormer APPEAL Trustee Appointed to the High Court
Former APPEAL Trustee Appointed to the High Court Congratulations to Margaret Obi – Former APPEAL Trustee Appointed to the High Court APPEAL is proud to extend our warmest congratulations to Margaret Obi on her historic appointment as a High Court Judge in England and Wales. Margaret’s elevation to the bench marks a significant…
Read MoreWe’re Hiring (Racial Justice Researcher and Lawyer)
We’re Hiring 🚨 JOIN THE FIGHT FOR JUSTICE APPEAL is recruiting passionate individuals to help overturn wrongful convictions and challenge deep-rooted racial injustices in the criminal justice system. We’re hiring: Racial Justice Lawyer – Use your legal skills to fight racial inequality in convictions. Racial Justice Researcher – Conduct vital research into racial injustice themes.…
Read MoreMore 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 >>> A Win for Legal Aid A Win for Legal Aid – A Step…
Read MoreShit 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…
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