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In the last three years, more than 100 miscarriages of justice have been quashed following CCRC referrals
The first step in challenging a conviction or sentence is typically applying directly to the Appeal Courts. If that has been unsuccessful (or if you pleaded guilty in a Magistrates' Court), you can apply for a CCRC review of your case.
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Convicted ex Post Office workers urged to apply for a free case review

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Blog: Reaching children in care who might have suffered a miscarriage of justice

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Psychiatric assessments form basis of CCRC referral

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Support for under-represented Traveller community

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Final call for research proposals to the CCRC – deadline for entries 11 September 2023

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The CCRC welcomes cross-organisational inquiry into handling of Andrew Malkinson case

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Specifics of upcoming independent review into CCRC investigations

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CCRC response to Andrew Malkinson judgment

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Two referrals follow tenacious investigation into potential racially motivated miscarriage of justice

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TWO men who died with convictions that might be unsafe have had their cases referred back to the courts thanks to a persistent pro-active investigation by the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC).

Rape and assault convictions overturned following DNA breakthrough

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