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✍️ Add your name to support fair compensation for the wrongfully convicted.

We’re calling on the Lord Chancellor to scrap the brutal 2014 test and ensure that those who’ve suffered wrongful imprisonment are treated with dignity — and fairly compensated.

We fight wrongful convictions and demand a fair justice system

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APPEAL’s team of specialist lawyers represent individuals who have been wrongfully convicted or unfairly sentenced. We investigate cases and present new evidence or legal arguments to the Court of Appeal or the Criminal Cases Review Commission. If you think you have been a victim of a miscarriage of justice and need our help, please click the button below.

The Wrong Man

Watch the BBC Two documentary The Wrong Man: 17 Years Behind Bars and hear Andy Malkinson’s story in his own words.

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London, WC1R 4NA

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APPEAL is the working name of the Centre for Criminal Appeals, a Charitable Company Limited By Guarantee and a law practice authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Registered Charity Number: 1144162 | SRA Authorisation Number: 621184 | Company Number: 7556168