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Andrew Malkinson and APPEAL comment on conviction of Paul Quinn
Andrew Malkinson and APPEAL comment on conviction of Paul Quinn Press Release, 17th April 2026 Commenting on the conviction of Paul Quinn today at Manchester Crown Court, Andrew Malkinson said: “I am content that the right result has finally been achieved for the victim, myself and the public. But the truth is that if…
Read MoreCCJS-Joint Enterprise View Over Time – Apr 2026
Centre for Crime and Justice Studies New report reveals deepening concerns over joint enterprise prosecutions 15 April 2026 A new report from the Centre for Crime and Justice Studies, Joint Enterprise: A View Over Time, provides fresh evidence of the scale and impact of joint enterprise prosecutions across England and Wales. Drawing on nearly two…
Read MoreThe Observer,Unjust: How the Court of Appeal failed an innocent man
The Observer Unjust: How the Court of Appeal failed an innocent man 13 April 2026 In this episode of The Slow Newscast, Ceri Thomas revisits the case of Peter Sullivan – the man who spent 38 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. Featuring contributions from Matt Foot, Co-Director of APPEAL, the episode…
Read MoreSubmission-Criminal Appeals-Courts and Tribunals Bill – March 2026
Submission on the proposed reforms to the criminal appeals process contained in the Courts and Tribunals Bill APPEAL /// March 2026 APPEAL, alongside the Criminal Appeals Lawyers Association (CALA), Youth Practitioners Association (YPA) and the National Association for Youth Justice (NAYJ), raise urgent concerns about the Courts and Tribunals Bill. The proposal to abolish the…
Read MoreWe’re Hiring – Legal Intern
We’re Hiring We’re Hiring a Legal Intern Location: APPEAL’s offices, Holborn, London Contract: 6-9 months, part-time (3 days per week) Salary: £28,860 p/a pro-rated Apply by: 5pm, 18 March 2026 About APPEAL APPEAL is a charity and law practice that fights miscarriages of justice. We represent people who have been wrongfully convicted or unfairly…
Read MoreAPPG on Miscarriages of Justice – February 2026
APPG on Miscarriages of Justice February 2026 A Westminster session of the All‑Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Miscarriages of Justice heard powerful evidence accusing the Court of Appeal of repeatedly failing to learn from historic miscarriages of justice. Three men, Peter Sullivan, Justin Plummer, and Oliver Campbell, who together spent 77 years wrongfully imprisoned,…
Read MoreFrom one Lawyer to Another
Dear Keir, from one lawyer to another… APPEAL Co-Director Matt Foot Pens Open Letter to PM Keir Starmer February 2026 An open letter from APPEAL’s Co‑Director, Matt Foot, has been published in both the Islington Tribune and the Camden New Journal. In the piece, Foot challenges Prime Minister Keir Starmer over his support for removing…
Read MoreJoint Enterprise Roundtable (Oct 2025)
Joint Enterprise Under the Spotlight A rountable for change October 2025 Joint Enterprise Under the Spotlight: A Roundtable for Change On 27 October 2025, APPEAL’s London office hosted a rare and powerful conversation about the controversial use of joint enterprise in the criminal justice system. Around the table sat voices that seldom meet: legal professionals,…
Read MoreA 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…
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