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J’Accuse…!

Reflecting on Justice APPEAL at the J’Accuse…! Exhibition On 1st May 2025, APPEAL Co-Director Matt Foot took part in a…

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The courage and endurance of the jury

The courage and endurance of the jury     Ten years ago, we celebrated the 800th anniversary of the Magna…

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CCRC chief spent public funds on luxury hotels for business courses in France

CCRC chief spent public funds on luxury hotels for business courses in France   Exclusive: Justice watchdog’s Karen Kneller enrolled…

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A system in crisis – the voices of the silent

A system in crisis – the voices of the silent   There is widespread acknowledgement that the criminal justice system,…

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Failures at the CCRC

Failures at the CCRC APPEAL’s Matt Foot writes for the London Review of Books   Thirty​ years ago, the passing of the…

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Case review body needs overhaul, lawyers say

Case review body needs overhaul, lawyers say   The miscarriages of justice watchdog requires “root and branch” reform, lawyers tell…

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