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 explores not only a devastating miscarriage of justice, but a troubling look at what happens when the system responsible for correcting wrongful convictions falls short.

With a focus on the role of the Court of Appeal, Unjust raises urgent questions about accountability, oversight, and the barriers faced by those fighting to clear their names.

🎧 Listen to Unjust

 Read the article

Read more from APPEAL >>>

BBI Retreat 2026

Bound by Injustice (BBI) Retreat 2026 August Bank Holiday Retreat – A Weekend of Connection, Rest and Resilience  Over the…

We’re Hiring – Barrister/Solicitor

We’re Hiring Barrister/Solicitor Barrister/Solicitor – £52,000 to £60,000 pa. APPEAL is legal charity that represents the wrongly convicted and campaigns…

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: 07556168