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CCRC releases response to Independent Criminal Legal Aid review: ‘improving the availability and delivery of high-quality legal advice is important for potential applicants’
Following its recent response to the University of Sussex report on legal aid, the CCRC has also fed into the consultation on the same topic – led by the Independent Criminal Legal Aid Review (ICLAR). The CCRC identified similar themes to the Sussex report – and has thrown its weight behind ICLARs latest review. “We strongly … Read more >
Criminal Cases Review Commission says ‘urgent improvements needed in legal aid funding’ in response to University of Sussex research report
After the University of Sussex published its findings into legal aid last month, the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) today shared its official response to the recommendations made. Sussex University’s report “The Criminal Cases Review Commission: Legal Aid and Legal Representatives” was published in May 2021. Its work was funded by the Economic and Social Research Council. “We are grateful to the University for such detailed … Read more >
CCRC releases official response to the Westminster Commission report
The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) has today published its response to the Westminster Commission’s report: “In the Interests of Justice – An inquiry into the Criminal Cases Review Commission”. Published in March, the report made more than 30 recommendations covering a wide range of issues from resources and funding, through to governance and statutory … Read more >
Three new Commissioners appointed to the Criminal Cases Review Commission
Three new Commissioners have been appointed to the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC). Zahra Ahmed, Joanne Fazakerley, and Nicola Cockburn have been named as the latest additions to the team – and were three of over 700 people who applied. They are set to join the Commission this summer. The fresh appointments will bring the … Read more >
Spotlight on legal aid in commissioned report published by Sussex University
An insightful report: “The Criminal Cases Review Commission: Legal Aid and Legal Representatives,” has been published by Sussex University, after the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) called for research exploring the effects of legal aid changes on applications made to the CCRC. The report brought the issue of legal aid funding into sharp focus and … Read more >
Chairman Helen Pitcher reappointed for a second term with the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC)
The Ministry of Justice has confirmed the reappointment of Helen Pitcher in her role as Chairman at the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) – the independent body responsible for investigating possible miscarriages of justice. The reappointment, approved by Her Majesty on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, takes Helen into her second term and … Read more >
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. Both applicants had pleaded guilty to offences in the magistrates’ court. In allowing the appeals the judge adopted the findings of the Court of Appeal saying: “These appellants join those whose appeals have not … Read more >
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). The Court concluded that failures of investigation and disclosure by Post Office Limited were “so egregious as to make the prosecution of any of the … Read more >
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. Mr Davidson was one of six young men (who later became known as the Stockwell Six) tried at the Old Bailey in September 1972 following an alleged attempt to rob a police officer in plain clothes. The officer in question, DS Ridgewell, led … Read more >
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”. The CCRC has been pleased to co-operate with the Commission throughout its inquiry, including by way of oral evidence to the inquiry by the CCRC’s Chairman … Read more >