Are you OK with cookies?

We use small files called ‘cookies’ on ccrc.gov.uk. Some are essential to make the site work, some help us to understand how we can improve your experience, and some are set by third parties. You can choose to turn off the non-essential cookies. Which cookies are you happy for us to use?

Skip to content

News

Press releases prior to 2019 can be accessed via the National Archive.

Read the latest stories from Inside Time and National Prison Radio

Filter news by topic.

174 articles

Two more Post Office convictions quashed bringing the total to 47

The convictions of two further ‘Post Office’ applicants, Mrs Adedayo and Mr Kalia, have today been quashed at Southwark Crown Court.

39 Convictions Quashed in Post Office Cases

The Court of Appeal has today (Friday 23 April) quashed the convictions in 39 Post Office cases after they were referred for appeal by the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC).

Commission refers the case of Cleveland Davidson to the Court of Appeal – a third member of the Stockwell Six

The CCRC has referred for appeal the 1972 attempted robbery conviction of Mr Cleveland Davidson.

CCRC Response to Report of Westminster Commission on Miscarriages of Justice

The Criminal Cases Review Commission (‘CCRC’) welcomes the publication today of the Westminster Commission’s report: “In the Interests of Justice – An inquiry into the Criminal Cases Review Commission”.

Commission refers the convictions of Mr F to the Court of Appeal

The Criminal Cases Review Commission (‘CCRC’) has today referred Mr F’s convictions for murder, wounding with intent and attempting to wound with intent to the Court of Appeal.

Commission refers the murder conviction of Justin Plummer to the Court of Appeal

The Criminal Cases Review Commission (‘CCRC’) has referred the 1998 murder conviction of Justin Plummer to the Court of Appeal.

Commission refers the murder and attempted murder convictions of Colin Norris to the Court of Appeal

The Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred the murder and attempted murder convictions of Colin Norris to the Court of Appeal.

CCRC refers four more Post Office Horizon cases

Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred the cases of a further four former Post Office workers for appeal. 

Commission refers the convictions of Courtney Harriott and Paul Green – two members of the Stockwell Six

The CCRC has referred for appeal the convictions of two members of the “Stockwell Six” who were tried together in 1972 on the evidence of a now discredited police officer.

Successful first open CCRC Board meeting

CCRC held its first open Board meeting yesterday, Tuesday 24th November.