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Andrew Malkinson still waiting for compensation
Andrew Malkinson still waiting for compensation – BBC news A man who spent 17 years in prison after being wrongly convicted of rape is still waiting for compensation three years after his release. Andrew Malkinson, 58, had his conviction for the 2003 sex attack near Bolton quashed last year. Emily Bolton, the lawyer who represented…
Read MorePolice officers involved in wrongful rape conviction of Andrew Malkinson under investigation – Sky News
Police officers involved in wrongful rape conviction of Andrew Malkinson under investigation – Sky News Four retired police officers involved in the conviction of a man jailed for 17 years for a rape he did not commit are now under investigation, a watchdog has announced. One of the former officers has also been notified that…
Read MoreEx-police officer investigated over Malkinson case – BBC News
Ex-police officer investigated over Malkinson case – BBC News A retired police officer is under a criminal investigation over the wrongful conviction of Andy Malkinson for a rape he did not commit, the police watchdog has said. The former Greater Manchester Police officer is being investigated for allegedly perverting the course of justice and misconduct…
Read MoreIOPC investigates retired officers over role in wrongful conviction of Andrew Malkinson – The Guardian
IOPC investigates retired officers over role in wrongful conviction of Andrew Malkinson Four retired police officers are under investigation for potential gross misconduct over their involvement in the wrongful conviction of Andrew Malkinson for rape. One of the officers is under criminal investigation for potential charges of perverting the course of justice and misconduct in…
Read MoreAndrew Malkinson welcomes Justice Secretary’s move to sack body chair
Andrew Malkinson welcomes Justice Secretary’s move to sack body chair Press release – 18 July 2024 It has been reported that Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood is seeking Helen Pitcher’s removal as Chair of the Criminal Cases Review Commission and that she is “unfit to fulfil her duties”. In response, Andrew Malkinson said: “I am…
Read MoreReport in Andy Malkinson case shows miscarriage of justice review body contemplated rejecting it a THIRD time
Report reveals miscarriage of justice review body contemplated rejecting Andrew Malkinson’s case for a THIRD time Report reveals miscarriage of justice review body contemplated rejecting Andrew Malkinson’s case for a THIRD time DNA evidence cleared Mr Malkinson of rape in 2023 after he spent over 17 years wrongfully imprisoned Chris Henley KC levels ‘severe criticism’…
Read MoreAPPEAL joins calls to address the brutal injustice of indeterminate IPP sentences
APPEAL joins calls to address the brutal injustice of indeterminate IPP sentences APPEAL is part of a broad coalition of experts, civil society and community organisations opposed to the cruel, inhumane and degrading Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences – a form of interminable custodial sentence. IPPs have a devastating impact on the…
Read MoreTime for change: Four urgent reforms for the new Labour government
Time for change: Four urgent reforms for the new Labour government As Keir Starmer enters number 10, we call on his government to take action on four major flaws in our criminal justice system. These straightforward reforms would make for a much fairer criminal appeals system and ensure that mistakes are more likely to be…
Read MoreAPPEAL Co-Director Matt Foot on Radio 4 Today Programme
APPEAL Co-Director Matt Foot on Radio 4 – the brutal compensation test The European Court of Human Rights ruled yesterday that the UK test for receiving compensation following a wrongful conviction is lawful despite dissenting judges stating it is ‘virtually insurmountable’. Listen to Matt Foot being interviewed about the case on the Radio 4…
Read MoreStatement on Sam Hallam & Victor Nealon: Grand Chamber dismisses application, but recognises devastating impact of wrongful conviction
Statement on Sam Hallam & Victor Nealon Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights dismisses application, but recognises devastating impact of wrongful conviction Today, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights held that the test for compensation introduced in 2014 (Section 133(1ZA) of the Criminal Justice Act 1988) is compatible…
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