We investigate potentially unsafe convictions and sentences. 100+ miscarriages of justice have been overturned following CCRC referrals since April 2021.
England, Wales and N.Ireland
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1⃣ If you think you have been unjustly convicted of a crime
2️⃣ And have already unsuccessfully appealed direct to the Appeal Courts
3⃣ Then you can apply for a free CCRC review of your case
For more information about our services, watch this video: youtube.com/watch?v=4QGS6NAp…
This week we visited HMP Oakwood to speak to IPP prisoners. Thank you for speaking with us 👏
We've referred 25 IPP/DPP cases to the courts so far this year, with more than 250 IPP/DPP cases currently under review.
Read about our latest referrals👉 ow.ly/WucV50ZYrsz
NEWS: The CCRC has referred two men’s convictions to the Crown Court because of the central role of corrupt British Transport Police officer Derek Ridgewell in their cases.
Read more 👉 ccrc.gov.uk/news/first-magis…
Yesterday, the Court of Appeal quashed the convictions of five city traders.
The CCRC referred their cases earlier this year, after receiving applications from them following the Supreme Court decision to quash the convictions of Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo.
NEWS: Court of Appeal praises CCRC as five city traders' convictions are quashed.
Lord Justice Edis said: "A great deal of work was done in the Commission leading up to those references. "
Read more 👉ccrc.gov.uk/news/court-of-ap…
We have referred 25 IPP/DPP sentences to the Court of Appeal this year, with more than 250 under review by our casework teams.
Both types of sentences were abolished in 2012, but current IPP and DPP prisoners have not been freed from the terms imposed on them before abolition.
You can read our latest release here 👉ccrc.gov.uk/news/ccrc-refers…
NEWS: The CCRC has referred to the Court of Appeal the indeterminate sentences of nine people convicted between 2005 and 2011, all but one of whom remain in custody despite none being given a minimum tariff over six years.
Read more ➡️ow.ly/3ACF50ZQVXb
#LegalNews
NEWS: Two men convicted of theft half a century ago have had their convictions quashed by the Court of Appeal, after the CCRC found a real possibility the convictions were unsafe due to the role played by discredited officer Derek Ridgewell.
Read more 👉ccrc.gov.uk/news/two-convict…
NEWS: CCRC refers a man's murder conviction to the Court of Appeal as there are significant discrepancies between evidence given at trial and at a later retrial.
Read more 👉 ccrc.gov.uk/news/murder-conv…
#CourtOfAppeal #LegalNews #AppealCase #LegalUpdate #CCRC
We recently welcomed members of the Japanese House of Representatives and Committee of Judicial Affairs to our office, so they could learn about the role of the CCRC and the work it does investigating potential miscarriages of justice. 👏
Thank you for coming 🙌
NEWS: A man who came to the UK from Saint Lucia as a child has had his drug-related convictions referred to the Crown Court by the CCRC because of evidence he was a victim of human trafficking and modern slavery.
Read more ➡️ ccrc.gov.uk/news/man-exploit…
📢 We're hiring 📢
If you're a #leader who can provide clear direction, constructive challenge and assurance to our Case Review Managers - this #jobrole could be for you.
For more info, and how to apply 👉 careers.ccrc.gov.uk/job/9351…
Thank you to staff at Hmp Manchester, HMP Rochester and HMP Highdown for joining our training session this week 👏
These sessions inform staff about our services and how we can help people appeal their #conviction or #sentence
Application info👉 ccrc.gov.uk/the-application-…
📢 A reminder that if you're looking to apply for the 'Paralegal' #role, it closes today 📢
If you want to provide support to our Case Review Managers, analysing and investigating suspected miscarriages of justice - head to our website and apply 👉 ow.ly/RfPQ50ZBtwg
We have referred to the Court of Appeal the indeterminate sentences of two men who are still in custody for robbery and wounding offences committed in 2007 and 2009. You can read more here 👉 ow.ly/Njpn50ZzNcB #miscarriagesofjustice
We have referred another three indeterminate (IPP and DPP) sentences to the Court of Appeal. The three men were sentenced between 2006 and 2008. None were given minimum terms of more than three years but all remain in custody today. Read more here 👉ow.ly/7tcp50Zws2j
Do you want to use your skills to help uncover miscarriages of justice? We are recruiting for two Paralegals to provide support to our Case Review Managers. You can find out more about these roles here 👉 ow.ly/uWIr50Zw70i
Our Outreach team have provided training sessions for prison staff from @HmpStokeHeath, @HmpRanby, @HmpParc and @HmpRyeHill this week. We also offer free sessions to charities and other organisations that support people with criminal convictions. #miscarriagesofjustice
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I spoke to ITV News about the first grooming gang victim to have her convictions quashed - convictions she received only because her groomer forced her into crime. The case reached the Crown Court following a referral by @ccrcupdate