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…

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Ex-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…

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IOPC 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…

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Andrew 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…

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Report 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’…

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APPEAL 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…

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Time 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…

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APPEAL 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…

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Statement 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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