Press releases
Commission statement on its review of the 1963 conviction of Dr Stephen Ward (deceased)
The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) has recently sent a document to the representatives of Dr Stephen Ward (deceased) explaining why it will not be referring for appeal Dr Ward’s 1963 conviction for living on the earnings of prostitution. The proceedings at which Dr Ward was convicted arose out of the infamous Profumo Affair. Dr … Read more >
Five new Commissioners appointed to the Criminal Cases Review Commission
Five new Commissioners have been appointed to the Criminal Cases Review Commission. CCRC Chair Richard Foster said: “I am delighted with these new appointments which are excellent news for the CCRC. They will add to the mix of skills and experience here and further strengthen the decision making function at the Commission.” The new Commissioners … Read more >
Commission refers the theft conviction of Stephen Simmons to the Court of Appeal
The Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred the theft conviction of Stephen Lawrence Simmons to the Court of Appeal. Mr Simmons was arrested and prosecuted by the British Transport Police for theft in transit – stealing mailbags from a train at Clapham Goods Yard in South London. He was tried at Inner London Crown Court … Read more >
Commission publishes its Annual Report and Accounts for 2016/17
The latest Annual Report and Accounts of the Criminal Cases Review Commission has been published today, July 19th. The Annual Report and Accounts for 2016/17 sets out facts and figures in relation to the performance and finances of the independent public body established 20 years ago to investigate alleged miscarriages of justice. The Commission’s Annual … Read more >
Commission refers the travel documents conviction of Hazifa Chikhmous to the Crown Court
The Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred the conviction of Hazifa Chikhmous to the Crown Court. Mr Chikhmous is a Syrian national who arrived by air at Gatwick Airport in 2012 and claimed asylum. He did not have a passport when he arrived. He was arrested and charged with failing to produce an immigration document … Read more >
Statement of the Criminal Cases Review Commission on the appeal outcome in the case of Alexander Blackman
Today the Court Martial Appeal Court announced the quashing of Alexander Blackman’s murder conviction and its substitution with a conviction for manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility. The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) referred Mr Blackman’s murder conviction to the Court Martial Appeal Court in December 2016 following an in-depth 11-month investigation in the … Read more >
Commission refers the rape conviction of Mr Y to the Court of Appeal
The Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred the conviction of Mr Y to the Court of Appeal. He was convicted in 2006 of the rape and indecent assault of his step-daughter. Mr Y, who was of previous good character, denied any wrongdoing. Mr Y sought to appeal to the Court of Appeal, but was refused … Read more >
Commission refers the rape conviction of James Dalby to the Court of Appeal
The Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred the conviction of James Dalby to the Court of Appeal. Mr Dalby pleaded not guilty to rape when he stood trial in the Crown Court at Swansea in August 2004. He was convicted on 16th August 2004 and sentenced to 12 years’ imprisonment. He appealed against his conviction, … Read more >
Statement of the Criminal Cases Review Commission on the appeal hearing in the case or Alexander Blackman February 2017
Today the Court Martial Appeal Court reserved its judgment in relation to the hearing this week in the case of Alexander Blackman. The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) referred the case to the Court Martial Appeal Court in December 2016 following an in-depth 11-month investigation in the case. In light of the Court’s decision to … Read more >
Commission refers the murder conviction of Alexander Blackman – Marine A – to the Courts Martial Appeal Court
This statement contains: The CCRC’s statement and a comment about the decision to refer Alexander Blackman’s murder conviction and sentence for appeal and the broad reasons for that decision. Information about CCRC availability for comment and interview about this case. Information about what happens when a case is referred by the CCRC and the range of … Read more >