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
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.
More information

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.

138 articles

Blog: Why all Post Office convictions cannot be referred at once

Published:

Complexities of Post Office Horizon referrals set out as more convictions sent for appeal

Published:

Almost 20% rise in miscarriage of justice claims in the last year

Published:

No grounds to refer murder and attempted murder convictions back to the Court of Appeal  

Published:

Call for new research proposals 

Published:

Financial trader’s convictions referred following complex review 

Published:

Modern slavery victim’s drug conviction quashed following CCRC referral

Published:

Referral to Court of Appeal as time on remand was not taken off extradited man’s sentence

Published:

Sentence referred to the Court of Appeal as remand time not deducted

Published:

Sexual offence conviction referred to the Court of Appeal 

Published: