Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC)
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We investigate potentially unsafe convictions and sentences. 100+ miscarriages of justice have been overturned following CCRC referrals since April 2021.
England, Wales and N.Ireland
Joined April 2016
1⃣ If you think you have been unjustly convicted of a crime 2️⃣ And have already unsuccessfully appealed direct to the Appeal Courts 3⃣ Then you can apply for a free CCRC review of your case For more information about our services, watch this video:
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NEWS: A man’s rape conviction has been quashed after his case was sent back to the courts by the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) Read more about the case on our website 👉 https://t.co/g3j9jkmaYM
#CriminalJustice #LegalNews #CourtCase #JusticeSystem
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NEWS: The CCRC has referred a man’s driving #conviction to the #CrownCourt because new expert evidence casts doubt on whether an offence took place. Read more 👉 https://t.co/VPDtgMSDRA
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NEWS: The #CCRC has referred for appeal a #conviction based on evidence from Capture, the accounting software used by the Post Office before the, now notoriously faulty, #Horizon system. Read more about our referral 👉 https://t.co/lwkOLqR2di
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On Tuesday the #CCRC hosted a successful #police 'familiarisation' event at Tally Ho training Facility, Birmingham. It was opened by Dame Vera Baird KC, Chair of the CCRC, and attended by most police forces in England and Wales. Read more: https://t.co/ined8xYgMR
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The CCRC is inviting new research proposals from academics who believe their research would benefit the CCRC and the wider justice system 📖 You can find out more information from the video 👇 and also on our website ➡️ https://t.co/tIuiH1642c
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CCRC Chair Dame Vera Baird KC has directed a full professional inspection of the commission's casework by His Majesty’s Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (@hmcpsi ) Read more on our website 👇 https://t.co/yQoEHpdi6u
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We’ve uploaded a new case study article onto our website 🚨 “Section 15” relates to the Court of Appeal’s power to direct the CCRC to carry out investigatory work on its behalf during criminal appeals. If you want to read more you can find them here 👉🏻 https://t.co/K3da4iDC2q
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A man's sentence has been reduced by the Court of Appeal after the CCRC referred his case in January. He was convicted of multiple offences in August 2013, but evidence came to light that he was a victim of human trafficking. Read about our referral 👉 https://t.co/ugt0wXfOqE
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If you're interested in the work we do, we publish regular case study articles looking at particular themes in more detail, on topics including: ▪️Police Misconduct ▪️Post Office 'Horizon' cases ▪️Asylum and Immigration And many more! Check them out👉 https://t.co/krCV9xpF81
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Our Chair, Dame Vera Baird KC has reacted to the decision 👇
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Declan Murphy, Declan Moen and Conor Gilmore all received prison sentences of more than 15 years at Belfast Crown Court in November 1991 after an explosive device was discovered, which had been previously planted near Limavady football ground. [READ MORE] 👇
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The Northern Ireland Court of Appeal has quashed three men's convictions for possession of explosive substances with intent, after the CCRC referred their cases. [THREAD]
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NEWS: The CCRC has referred a man’s #assault #conviction to the Crown Court because new evidence significantly undermines the credibility of the complainant in the case. Read more: https://t.co/u7VPXr0byQ
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We're looking for a Kalisher #Intern to join the CCRC ⚖️ Interns provide support to our Casework, Legal and Investigations teams. Closing date is 29 September so apply here 👉 https://t.co/pdL2ayT5Np
#jobrole #hiring #internship #newjob
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Our latest article in our Case Studies Hub is now available! It takes a look at wrongly imposed or miscalculated confiscation orders. If you’re interested in reading more about these cases, check out our post here: https://t.co/L6awtqTLNU
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As here, the CCRC refers a case to the Court of Appeal. Then the applicant takes it back over, with their own counsel. We watch from the sidelines.
Benjamin Field is represented by David Jeremy KC of QEB Hollis Whiteman. Read more here: https://t.co/Sq15ukglxq
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NEWS: The CCRC has referred a 2019 murder conviction to the Court of Appeal. Benjamin Field was convicted of murder in August 2019 at Oxford Crown Court of the murder of Peter Farquhar. Read more about our referral: https://t.co/NGfMXMa9Xr
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For more information on the role and how to apply, check out our website 👉
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The CCRC is looking for four new case review managers to help manage the rising number of applications ⚖️ CCRC Chair Dame Vera Baird KC said: “Increasing our casework team is essential to ensuring our reviews are completed thoroughly and in a timely manner."
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NEWS: The CCRC has referred a conviction for carrying a knife in a public place to the Crown Court. This follows an investigation disclosing evidence that the defendant, a 16-year-old boy at the time, was a victim of human trafficking. Read more 👉 https://t.co/nRw0O49VBj
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