Podcasts about criminal cases review commission

This discussion on the Jeremy Bamber case features Julie Mugford's lies told to the police, legal team and media. With Yvonne and Emma.

Given the gross miscarriages of justice exposed by the Post Office/Horizon scandal, the extraordinary delay in reversing the wrongful conviction of Andrew Malkinson due to repeated failures by the Criminal Cases Review Commission and the continuing calls for the case of Lucy Letby to be referred back to the Court of Appeal, is the criminal appeal system in need of fundamental reform? Connecting the dots between recent events, and the health of criminal justice in Britain is Professor Penney Lewis who joins Ken Macdonald KC and Tim Owen KC to explain, in accessible terms, insider legal perspectives on topics such as the basis on which the Court of Appeal decides whether a criminal conviction is unsafe; the admissibility of fresh, post-trial evidence;  the need for reform of juror secrecy; compensation for the wrongly convicted; and whether the Supreme Court should be able to decide for itself whether to entertain an appeal from the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division).  Link to the Law Commission's Summary of its Consultation Paper on criminal appeals: https://cloud-platform-e218f50a4812967ba1215eaecede923f.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/sites/54/2025/02/Criminal-Appeals-CP-Summary.pdf Penney Lewis was formerly Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Centre of Medical Law and Ethics in the Dickson Poon School of Law, King's College, London and is currently the Criminal Law Commissioner of the Law Commission of England and Wales.  The Law Commission is currently consulting on reforms to the law governing criminal appeals including the tests applied by appeal courts and the Criminal Cases Review Commission, post-trial retention of and access to evidence, and compensation and support for the wrongly convicted.  If you're looking for thoughtful legal system insights, a deeper understanding of UK politics, or an unflinching look at UK law and legal battles in Britain, this episode delivers it all. Law, politics, and justice - expertly unpacked on Double Jeopardy. ----- Covering the critical intersections of law and politics in the UK with expert commentary on high-profile legal cases, political controversies, prisons and sentencing, human rights law, current political events and the shifting landscape of justice and democracy. With in-depth discussions and influential guests, Double Jeopardy is the podcast that uncovers the forces shaping Britain's legal and political future. What happens when law and politics collide? How do politics shape the law - and when does the law push back? What happens when judicial independence is tested, human rights come under attack, or freedom of expression is challenged? And who really holds power in Britain's legal and political system? Get answers to questions like these weekly on Wednesdays at 6am GMT. Double Jeopardy is presented by Ken Macdonald KC, former Director of Public Prosecutions, and Tim Owen KC, as they break down the legal and political issues in Britain. From high-profile legal cases to the evolving state of British democracy, Double Jeopardy offers expert legal commentary on the most pressing topics in UK law, politics, and human rights. Ken Macdonald KC served as Director of Public Prosecutions from 2003-2008, shaping modern prosecutorial policy and advocating for the rule of law. He is a former Warden of Wadham College, Oxford, a crossbench member of the House of Lords, and a leading writer, commentator and broadcaster on politics and the rule of law.  Tim Owen KC has been involved in many of the most significant public, criminal and human rights law cases over the past four decades. Both bring unparalleled experience from the frontline of Britain's legal and political landscape. If you like The Rest Is Politics, Talking Politics, Law Pod UK and Today in Focus, you'll love Double Jeopardy.

In this episode Caroline and Liz have the latest on Lucy Letby's defence case after her barrister Mark McDonald hand delivered the evidence which he says proves her convictions are unsafe, to the Criminal Cases Review Commission. So we sent Liz to have a chat with him.   Also we'd love to know a bit more about you, and the kind of content you like - so we can bring you more of it. It's a super-short survey but it would be so valuable to us if you could find 2 minutes to fill it in. Here's the link: https://ex-plorsurvey.com/survey/selfserve/550/g517/250305?list=4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ken Macdonald KC and Tim Owen KC are joined by guest Chris Henley KC, to explore the terrible miscarriage of justice which led to Andrew Malkinson spending 17 years in prison for a rape he didn't commit.  Looking at Chris's report into the scandal, they examine the failures of the Criminal Cases Review Commission, and  its atrocious mishandling of crucial DNA evidence.  What lay behind the CCRC's reluctance to revisit this wrongful conviction, and why did it betray its founding mission?  They also consider the danger of relying on identification evidence, and the Court of Appeal's much overdue quashing of Malkinson's conviction, which it delivered with no apology. Why is there still such cultural resistance to the idea that innocent people can be convicted? And why aren't Court of Appeal judges providing a stronger lead in uncovering injustice?

Who better to explore the road to resilience than someone who has endured one of the most dramatic falls from grace?Tom Hayes was once a high-flying city trader, living a life of wealth and status— until the notorious LIBOR scandal in 2015 changed everything. Convicted and imprisoned, he lost his fortune, his luxury cars and his home - all while maintaining that his conviction was unjust. In 2017, he took his fight to the Criminal Cases Review Commission, and after years of legal battles, his appeal will finally be heard by the Supreme Court next month.His trial also brought an unexpected revelation— his Asperger's diagnosis, which he argues played a crucial role in his actions and the case against him. In this episode, Tom opens up about life with Asperger's, the relentless world of high finance, and his experience inside some of Britain's toughest prisons.This podcast is brought to you by Crisis What Crisis? Productions and Coulson Partners Host: Andy Coulson    CWC team: Jane Sankey, Hana Walker-Brown and Bill GriffinWith special thanks to Ioana Barbu and the brilliant people at Global     For all PR and guest approaches please contact – podcast@coulsonpartners.com  

The job of the Criminal Cases Review Commission - or CCRC - is to investigate cases where people may have been wrongfully convicted of a crime in the criminal courts of England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The CCRC has faced criticism over it's actions - or lack of action - in a high-profile miscarriage of justice. In April this year, the CCRC offered an unreserved apology to Andrew Malkinson. He spent 17 years in prison following conviction for a rape in Salford that he didn't commit. DNA testing which led to his conviction being quashed was not commissioned by the CCRC, and in July, an independent review found that he could have been freed five years after receiving a life sentence in 2003. After the report was published, the Justice Secretary called for the resignation of the chair of the CCRC, Helen Pitcher. However, she said she was still the “best person” for the job and that she had no intention of standing down. So how does the Criminal Cases Review Commission work? How does it make decisions about which cases should go back to the Court of Appeal, and which should be rejected?Also this week: - Are the laws around accessing social care for disabled children too complicated? - And if you're selling your home - are you legally bound to mention problem neighbours? Presenter: Dr Joelle Grogan Producers: Ravi Naik and Nathan Gower Editor: Tara McDermott Production Coordinator: Maria OgundeleContributors Dr Hannah Quirk, a Reader in Criminal Law at King's College London, who also used to work at the CCRC. Professor Alison Young, Commissioner for Public and Welsh Law, the Law Commission. Catriona Moore, policy manager at IPSEA, a charity which helps parents with SEND legislation - Special Educational needs and disabilities. Tracey Moloney, from Moloney Family Law, also known as the Legal Queen on social media

Former British nurse, Lucy Letby, is serving 15 life sentences for the murder and attempted murder of 14 babies. All of the infants were under her care when they were killed between 2015 and 2016. This summer her case was thrown out of the Court of Appeal. And yet doubts remain amongst a cohort of people who believe she may have been wrongly convicted on circumstantial evidence. Bizarre interventions on her behalf include that of the former Brexit Secretary, David Davis, on Good Morning Britain last week. Families of the victims say they are dismayed certain elements of the 10 month trial have been taken out of context and fuelled with misinformation. So why exactly do Letby's supporters believe she should walk free? We speak to miscarriage of justice investigator, David James Smith, who sat on the UK's Criminal Cases Review Commission between 2013 and 2018. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The case of Lucy Letby generated shock, revulsion and bewilderment, casting a long shadow over the trust that we place in those who care for the most vulnerable.  In the latest episode of Double Jeopardy, Ken and Tim discuss one of the most controversial cases in British legal history—the conviction of Lucy Letby, the neonatal nurse sentenced to 15 whole-life sentences for the murder of seven infants and the attempted murder of eight others. Ken and Tim explore the widespread media coverage and the intense public reaction to Letby's case, including the growing number of conspiracy theories that have emerged on the internet as well as more serious articles in reputable media outlets. They critically examine the arguments put forth by those questioning her conviction and discuss the Court of Appeal's comprehensive rejection of her application for leave to appeal and the refusal to admit fresh expert evidence. They emphasise that any discussion about a miscarriage of justice must start with an understanding of the basis for the Court of Appeal's rejection of Lucy Letby's appeal. The episode also touches on the upcoming public inquiry to be Chaired by Lady Justice Thirlwall (which will investigate events at the Countess of Chester hospital and whether the management structure at the hospital contributed to the failure to protect babies from Letby's actions) and whether the public inquiry has the potential to generate new evidence that may form the basis for a second appeal following a referral by the Criminal Cases Review Commission. Tim and Ken aim to shed light on the complexity of the case and are critical of those who have questioned Letby's guilt without understanding the details of the case and the dynamics of a criminal trial. They stress the importance of basing any claims of a miscarriage of justice on a thorough understanding of the evidence, the legal processes involved and especially the details of the 58 page Judgment of the Court of Appeal handed down on 2nd July 2024.   Follow us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/doubjeopardypod Follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/double-jeopardy-podcast/

Michael and Peter reflect on the Court of Appeal's decision to refuse Lucy Letby's leave to appeal application and what the future might hold. While Lucy now faces an arduous process back to the Court of Appeal via the Criminal Cases Review Commission, there is the possibility that, once reporting restrictions are lifted in the next month or so, the public will start to learn about the confluence of appalling events over a number of years that led to her being sentenced to 14 whole life terms.

In this 100th episode, we recap on some of the teams favourite podcasts. There is also an audio from Jeremy on reaching the milestone. Listen out for our call to the CCRC demo on the 10th May 2022! JOIN US!

A watchdog is set to scrutinise a systemic problem that's led to some of the country's highest-profile wrongful convictions. The Criminal Cases Review Commission is investigating how eyewitness evidence is used to identify defendants. Soumya Bhamidipati has more.  

Many thousands of people are in prison for crimes they didn't do, and their chances of getting their cases reopened are minimal at best. The Post Office scandal showed how hard it is to reverse a miscarriage of justice, even when the truth is obvious to all. The Criminal Cases Review Commission is slow and inefficient, as has been shown by recent headlines - cases decades old were finally resolved and innocent people were freed after years behind bars. So how can we make sure that the system works properly? How do we speed up the process so that people's lives are not wasted as they are punished for something they didn't do? Glyn Maddocks KC is a solicitor who has spent many years working to overturn miscarriages of justice. He tells Roger and Phil what needs to happen to ensure the innocent go free. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A controversial rule which deducted living costs from compensation paid to wrongly imprisoned people was been scrapped by the government on Sunday. The change came after the case of Andrew Malkinson, who spent 17 years in jail for a rape he did not commit, prompted calls for it to be overhauled. A charity called Appeal fought to clear Mr Malkinson after the official body which investigates miscarriages of justice, the Criminal Cases Review Commission, refused twice to investigate his case. Today's Nick Robinson speaks to the Justice Secretary Alex Chalk, who acted to make the reform with support from the Prime Minister. (Photo credit: Aaron Chown/PA Wire)

Last week, Andrew Malkinson's 2004 conviction for rape was quashed at the Court of Appeal after new DNA evidence implicated another man in the crime. The 57-year-old spent 17 years in jail wrongly incarcerated, always protesting his innocence.How did this happen? What now for Malkinson? Can he ever be recompensed?Stories of our times made an award-nominated multi-part series on his case in 2021.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Host: Will Roe.If you, or someone you know, has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the following organisations can help:Rape Crisis England & Wales - https://rapecrisis.org.uk/NHS - Help after rape and sexual assault - https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sexual-health/help-after-rape-and-sexual-assault/Criminal Cases Review Commission - https://ccrc.gov.uk/Appeal - Charity and law practice - https://appeal.org.uk/Healing Justice Project - https://healingjusticeproject.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy's fight to be vindicated is finally realised. In this update, series producer Will goes to see Andy the day after the Court of Appeal in London overturned his rape conviction after new DNA evidence implicated another man in the crime. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Host: Will Roe. If you, or someone you know, has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the following organisations can help:Rape Crisis England & Wales - https://rapecrisis.org.uk/NHS - Help after rape and sexual assault - https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sexual-health/help-after-rape-and-sexual-assault/Criminal Cases Review Commission - https://ccrc.gov.uk/Appeal - Charity and law practice - https://appeal.org.uk/Healing Justice Project - https://healingjusticeproject.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy's fight to be vindicated is finally realised. In this update, series producer Will goes to see Andy the day after the Court of Appeal overturned his rape conviction after new DNA evidence implicated another man in the crime. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Host: Will Roe. If you, or someone you know, has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the following organisations can help:Rape Crisis England & Wales - https://rapecrisis.org.uk/NHS - Help after rape and sexual assault - https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sexual-health/help-after-rape-and-sexual-assault/Criminal Cases Review Commission - https://ccrc.gov.uk/Appeal - Charity and law practice - https://appeal.org.uk/Healing Justice Project - https://healingjusticeproject.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello, and welcome to episode 66 of the Financial Crime Weekly Podcast, I'm your host, Chris Kirkbride. It's been one hell of a busy week this week, where fraud and money laundering take centre stage, and we also round-up the cyber-attack news appearing across various outlets. Let's crack on. As usual, I have linked the main stories flagged in the podcast in the description. These are: Attorney-General's Office, New SFO Director announced.Clyde & Co, A new fight? - APRA imposes first capital requirements for a cyber attack.Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Federal Court Orders Two Delaware Companies to Pay Nearly $146 Million for Misappropriation and Fraud Related to a Precious Metals Scheme.Criminal Cases Review Commission, Financial trader Tom Hayes' convictions referred following complex CCRC review.Crown Prosecution Service, COVID-19 fraudster sentenced for laundering nearly £200k from taxpayers.European Public Prosecutor's Office, EPPO signs working arrangement with National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (press release).European Public Prosecutor's Office, Working Agreement between European Public Prosecutor's Office (‘EPPO') and the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine.Financial Action Task Force, Public Consultation on the Revision of Recommendation 8 and its Interpretive Note. Financial Action Task Force, Public Consultation on the FATF Best Practice Paper to Combat the Abuse of Non Profit Organisations.Financial Action Task Force, Consolidated assessment ratings (updated).HM Treasury, Reforming anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing supervision (Consultation).HM Treasury, Reform of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Supervisory Regime Consultation (Document).National Crime Agency, SARs Digital Newsletter (June 2023).National Cyber Security Centre, Support from British businesses crucial in removing over 235,000 scams, new figures reveal.National Cyber Security Centre, Sixth Annual Active Cyber Defence Report.Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, Financial Sanctions Notice: Democratic People's Republic of Korea.Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, Guidance: Financial sanctions, Democratic People's Republic of Korea.Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, Guidance: Who is subject to financial sanctions in the UK?Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, Guidance: The UK Sanctions List.Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, General Licence: Humanitarian Activity (Syria) INT/2023/2711256.Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, OFSI General Licences (updated 4th July 2023).Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, Guidance: Complying with professional and business services sanctions related to Russia.Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, Statutory guidance – Russia sanctions: guidance.Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, Financial Sanctions Notice: Iran (Human Rights) (06/07/23).Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, Financial Sanctions Notice: Russia (06/07/23).Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, Financial Sanctions Notice: Russia (07/07/23).Public Accounts Committee, Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Annual Report and Accounts 2021–22: Forty-Fifth Report of Session 2022–23.Public Accounts Committee, Forty-fifth Report of Session 2022-23: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Annual Report and Accounts 2021-22 (Government Response).R v Hayes [2018] EWCA Crim 682 (28 March 2018).Transparency International, Report: More Than Two-Thirds Of Corporate-Owned Real Estate In France Is Anonymously Held.Transparency International, Behind A Wall: Investigating Company And Real Estate Ownership In France (Report).UK Parliament (House of Commons Library), Research Briefing: Sanctions Against Russia.US Department of Justice, Chicago Man Convicted of $2.7 Million COVID-Relief Fraud.

A woman from Manchester is battling to have a criminal conviction overturned because she was a victim of modern slavery at the time. Tina - that's not her real name - was beaten and forced into prostitution by her ex-husband. He controlled her life - and it was during that time that she was convicted of theft. We hear from BBC Radio Manchester's Richard Stead to find out more about the case. Professor Dame Sara Thornton, Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner until April 2022, joins Anita alongside Helen Pitcher, Chair of the Criminal Cases Review Commission. The writer Gabrielle Zevin was an only child who played pre-loaded video games on her dad's work computer while she waited for him. In her best-selling novel ‘Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow' she explores the world of games and creativity through Sadie and Sam who meet as kids and bond over their love of video games. She joins Anita to explain why she's so fascinated by the power of play. What's it like to go viral on TikTok in your late 80s? 27-year-old Jess and her 89-year-old grandmother, Norma, have gone viral on TikTok posting videos showing their close connection and the fun they have together. They join Anita to discuss their relationship and new found fame. A new documentary series has been released which looks at the career of Elvis Presley through the eyes of the women in his life. Barbara Shearer is the director of the three-part series Elvis' Women, which has secured interviews with many of his ex-girlfriends. Some of the women say that their relationship with Elvis began when they were teenagers, prompting many reviews to dub this a potential #MeToo moment for the rock and roll singer. Anita speaks to its director Barbara Shearer. Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Emma Pearce

Have you heard about New Zealand's Brendan Dassey? Laura Nirider and Steve Drizin take us across the globe to New Zealand with a story that hits way too close to home: a sixteen-year-old boy confessed to a rape and murder he didn't commit. His wrongful conviction allowed the real offender, a serial rapist, to assault dozens of other women -- while Teina Pora languished behind bars for 20 years. We are sharing this updated episode to announce that shortly after the original episode aired, New Zealand opened the Criminal Cases Review Commission, similar to a Conviction Integrity Unit, to investigate possible wrongful convictions. This is a step in the right direction.  To learn more and get involved, visit: https://www.centeronwrongfulconvictions.org/ Wrongful Conviction: False Confessions is a production of Lava for Good™ Podcasts in association with Signal Co. No1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kathleen Folbigg's pardon after serving 20 years in prison has sparked calls for Australia to reform its post-conviction review system and set up a Criminal Cases Review Commission.

The High Court is reopening a case where a potential miscarriage of justice may have seen a 15 year-old boy sent to an adult prison. The case has been referred back to the court by the Criminal Cases Review Commission, in what's being described as a "watershed moment". Soumya Bhamidipati reports.  

Hello, and welcome to this week in financial crime. I'm your host, Chris Kirkbride. Another busy week this week. Sanctions, money laundering, fraud, cyber, and regulatory enforcement. More life-affirming content from the world of financial crime. Let's make a start.These are the links to the principal documents mentioned in the podcast:City AM, Exclusive: The WhatsApp scandal in banking and its place in the City.Criminal Cases Review Commission, Fraud conviction overturned after latest CCRC Post Office referral.European Securities and Markets Authority, Report: Administrative and criminal sanctions and other administrative measures imposed under the Market Abuse Regulation in 2021.Financial Conduct Authority, Date set for trial against 5 individuals involved with Worthington Group plc.Financial Conduct Authority, FCA bans director from working in financial services after violent criminal conviction.Financial Conduct Authority, FCA issues Final Notice to former CEO for anti-money laundering failings.Guernsey government, Economic & Financial Crime Bureau now enshrined in Law.National Audit Office, Progress Combatting Fraud.Office of Foreign Assets Control (‘OFAC'), Treasury Sanctions Global Russian Military Supply Chain, Kremlin-linked Networks, and Elites with Western Fortunes.Payment Systems Regulator, Memorandum of Understanding between the Payment Systems Regulator (‘PSR') and the Lending Standards Board (‘LSB').Securities and Exchange Commission, Commission filed 760 enforcement actions and recovered record $6.4 billion in penalties and disgorgement on behalf of investing public.TRACE, Bribery Risk Matrix.UK government, UK and international partners announce further sanctions against Iranian officials.UK Insolvency Service, Suspended prison sentence for Bounce Back Loan fraudster.UK Legislation, The Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (HighRisk Countries) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2022.UK Legislation, The Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (HighRisk Countries) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2022: Explanatory Note.UK Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, Oil Price Cap Update.

Questions to Ministers NICOLE McKEE to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her Government's statements and actions? VANUSHI WALTERS to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: What updates has she seen about people being supported into jobs in West Auckland? NICOLA WILLIS to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all of her Government's statements and actions? ARENA WILLIAMS to the Minister of Health: What reports has he seen on the consequences of increased funding provided to Pharmac and the review of Pharmac completed in February? MELISSA LEE to the Minister for Broadcasting and Media: Does he stand by his statements regarding the Aotearoa New Zealand Public Media Bill, "We no longer have trust in national media" and "We need a trusted public broadcaster"? JAN LOGIE to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Is she considering any new changes to Working for Families in order to meet her Government's commitment to making "New Zealand the best place in the world to be a child"? BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister for Sport and Recreation: What recent funding announcements has he made in respect of the FIFA Women's World Cup? CHRIS PENK to the Minister of Justice: Does she stand by her statement in the House on 23 August 2022, in relation to the Criminal Cases Review Commission, that "I think that there have been a couple of referrals" when asked whether a case had been referred to a senior court; if not, why not? RACHEL BROOKING to the Minister of Conservation: How has Jobs for Nature supported people into nature-based employment opportunities? HARETE HIPANGO to the Minister for Children: Does he stand by his statement that criticism of the Government's Oranga Tamariki polices are "noise", and does he consider the views of State care survivors are noise? IBRAHIM OMER to the Associate Minister of Education (School Operations): How is the Government supporting mental health and wellbeing in schools and kura? PENNY SIMMONDS to the Minister of Education: What actions has Te Pukenga taken that have resulted in its forecast 2022 operating deficit being revised down from $110 million to $63 million, and is he satisfied with the actions Te Pukenga is taking to meet its financial objectives? Question to Member Hon PAUL GOLDSMITH to the Member in charge of the Rotorua District Council (Representation Arrangements) Bill: Did he support the extension of the report-back date for the Rotorua District Council (Representation Arrangements) Bill from 6 October 2022 to 28 February 2023; if so, why?

In September 1952 Mahmood Hussein Mattan became the last to be executed at Cardiff Prison, but Mahmood had in fact been framed by the police and 70 years later South Wales Police formally apologised to his family for his wrongful conviction.Mahmood originally hailed from Somalia and had been a merchant seaman who had ended up settling in Cardiff and marrying a Welsh woman called Laura Williams. They lived in the Tiger Bay district of Cardiff and had three children before their separation in 1950. Mahmood faced racism and discrimination and had several encounters with the police. His vocal distrust of the police had made him unpopular with the local force though and when Lily Volpert, a Cardiff shopkeeper, was found murdered and her shop robbed they quickly turned to Mahmood. Despite a lack of any firm evidence linking him to the crime, he became the prime suspect. He was poorly represented in court and facing a hostile jury he was convicted in July 1952 and sentenced to death. The sentence was carried out three months late. The case never went away though and his family kept the fight alive for 45 years until 1998 when his case was the first to be reviewed by the newly created Criminal Cases Review Commission. His conviction was quickly quashed but it was another 25 years before they received the apology they and Mahmood deserved.To discuss Mahmood's case author Nadifa Mohamed joins Dan for this episode of the podcast. Her novel The Fortune Men, which has been longlisted for the Booker Prize, is based on the case and she immersed herself in Mahmoud's life and the history of Cardiff's multicultural Tiger Bay area to bring this story of injustice to life.The audio editor was Dougal Patmore.If you'd like to learn more, we have hundreds of history documentaries, ad-free podcasts and audiobooks at History Hit - subscribe to History Hit today!To download the History Hit app please go to the Android or Apple store. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The body set up to examine miscarriage of justice complaints has still not finished a single investigaton after two years of operation. But Te Kahui the Criminal Cases Review Commission says it's getting close, with the first case expected to be referred back to the appeal courts within the next six months. But, for people waiting for justice, each day can feel like a lifetime. Soumya Bhamidipati reports.

Several journalists over the years reported the flaws in the case against Alan Hall, whose conviction for the murder of Arthur Easton was finally quashed this week - 37 years after he was first arrested. Does this show the power of the media to expose wrongful convictions - or the limits?

Several journalists over the years reported the flaws in the case against Alan Hall, whose conviction for the murder of Arthur Easton was finally quashed this week - 37 years after he was first arrested. Does this show the power of the media to expose wrongful convictions - or the limits?

The latest case news with an update on the work of the Criminal Cases Review Commission on the Jeremy Bamber appeal.

Yvonne Hartley, Director of JB Campaign Ltd, reflects on the protest outside Essex Police in November 2021. The campaign was demanding the release of evidence in the case of Jeremy Bamber.

There's concern a Government commission set up to look into miscarriages of justice is yet to finish a single investigation.Open Justice reports the Criminal Cases Review Commission hasn't finished processing even one of the 282 applications it's received since it was set up 20 months ago.Auckland District Law Society President Marie Dyhrberg told Mike Hosking a lot of people will be disappointed as the Commission is paid for by the public.“New Zealanders, including lawyers, and in particular including the people who are incarcerated who believe that's because of miscarriages of justice.”LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This interview with Barbara D'Ath covers her time at the Osea caravan park which was owned by the Bamber's and Boutflour families in 1985. She also discusses her impressions of Jeremy Bamber and his family.

In the penultimate episode of this investigative series, reporter Emily Dugan speaks to one half of a couple whose testimony helped convict Andrew Malkinson. Dugan also discovers internal emails that show The Criminal Cases Review Commission misled her over the last time they looked at Andy's case.Andrew Malkinson was sentenced to life in jail in 2004 for rape. No forensics linked him to the scene and he's always maintained his innocence.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.Host: Emily Dugan, reporter at The Sunday Times.You can listen to the full series in one place on The Reporter podcast feed.If you have any information that you want to share on Andy's case or remember anything from the time, you can contact Emily Dugan directly on email: emily.dugan@thesundaytimes.co.uk or by direct message on twitter: @emilyduganIf you, or someone you know, has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the following organisations can help:Rape Crisis England & WalesNHS - Help after rape and sexual assaultCriminal Cases Review CommissionAppeal - Charity and law practice Clips: The Irish Times and BBC Northern Ireland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In September 1952 Mahmood Hussein Mattan became the last to be hanged at Cardiff Prison, but Mahmood had in fact been framed by the police and 45 years later his conviction was quashed. Mahmood had been a merchant seaman who had ended up settling in Cardiff and marrying a Welsh woman called Laura Williams. They lived in the Tiger Bay district of Cardiff and had three children but in 1950 had separated. Mahmood had had a number of encounters with the police and had committed some minor offences such as small thefts. His vocal distrust of the police had made him unpopular with the local force though and when Lily Volpert, a Cardiff shopkeeper, was found murdered and her shop robbed they quickly turned to Mahmood. Despite a lack of any firm evidence linking him to the crime, he became the prime suspect. Poorly represented in court and facing a hostile jury he was convicted in July 1952 and sentenced to be hanged. The sentence was carried out three months later, but the case never truly went away. His family kept the fight alive for 45 years until 1998 when his case was the first to be reviewed by the newly created Criminal Cases Review Commission. His conviction was quickly quashed and his families fight for justice was finally over.To discuss Mahmood's case author Nadifa Mohamed joins Dan for this episode of the podcast. Her novel The Fortune Men, which has been longlisted for the Booker Prize, is based on the case and she immersed herself in the case, Mahmoud's life and the history of Cardiff's multicultural Tiger Bay area to bring this story of injustice to life. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In September 1952 Mahmood Hussein Mattan became the last to be hanged at Cardiff Prison, but Mahmood had in fact been framed by the police and 45 years later his conviction was quashed. Mahmood had been a merchant seaman who had ended up settling in Cardiff and marrying a Welsh woman called Laura Williams. They lived in the Tiger Bay district of Cardiff and had three children but in 1950 had separated. Mahmood had had a number of encounters with the police and had committed some minor offences such as small thefts. His vocal distrust of the police had made him unpopular with the local force though and when Lily Volpert, a Cardiff shopkeeper, was found murdered and her shop robbed they quickly turned to Mahmood. Despite a lack of any firm evidence linking him to the crime, he became the prime suspect. Poorly represented in court and facing a hostile jury he was convicted in July 1952 and sentenced to be hanged. The sentence was carried out three months later, but the case never truly went away. His family kept the fight alive for 45 years until 1998 when his case was the first to be reviewed by the newly created Criminal Cases Review Commission. His conviction was quickly quashed and his families fight for justice was finally over.To discuss Mahmood's case author Nadifa Mohamed joins Dan for this episode of the podcast. Her novel The Fortune Men, which has been longlisted for the Booker Prize, is based on the case and she immersed herself in the case, Mahmoud's life and the history of Cardiff's multicultural Tiger Bay area to bring this story of injustice to life. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After the introduction of a new computer system in the early 2000s, the Post Office began using its data to accuse sub-postmasters of falsifying accounts and stealing money. Many were fired and financially ruined; others were prosecuted and even put behind bars. In this ten-part series, journalist Nick Wallis, gets right to the heart of the story, as he talks to those whose lives were shattered and follows the twists and turns of a David and Goliath battle as the sub-postmasters tried to fight back. In the series finale, the sub-postmasters' litigation comes to an end - but not everyone is happy. Nick asks what should happen next for the Post Office, and there's a breathtaking revelation from the Criminal Cases Review Commission. Presenter: Nick Wallis Producer: Robert Nicholson Executive Producer: David Prest With Sound Design from Emma Barnaby and Story Editing from Alexis Hood. A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 4

Yvonne Hartley and Philip Walker from JB Campaign Ltd (JBIC) discuss the 10th of March 2021 submission to the Criminal Cases Review Commission.

Follow the Jeremy Bamber case and a new bid for freedom, as the new appeal approaches, first with the submission of evidence to the Criminal Cases Review Commission.

The government's top legal adviser is accused of breaching guidelines by giving two men immunity from prosecution for rape and murder. The men's evidence led to the conviction of Gail Maney for the murder of West Auckland tyre-fitter Deane Fuller-Sandys. The Solicitor General has now come under fire from AUT law professor Kris Gledhill who says the case needs to go to retrial or to the newly created Criminal Cases Review Commission. Maney has spent the last two weeks back in prison - the fourth time she has been recalled for breaching her parole conditions. Investigative Journalist Guyon Espiner has the story.

People who believe they've been wrongfully convicted of a crime - and have exhausted all avenues of appeal - now have another place to turn.

Welcome to this week's episode of The Mindset Mentor Meets Podcast which hears Angela interviewing Cindy Butts, Commissioner, Criminal Cases Review Commission.   ***Please forgive the sound quality in parts.  This was recorded during lockdown.  It's such an important conversation , we wanted to go ahead and publish. About our guest Cindy has over 20 years of experience improving access to justice, tackling inequality and complaints handling. She currently has a portfolio career which includes a Crown appointment as a Commissioner at the Criminal Cases Review Commission, a Lay Member of the House of Commons Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority, a Lay Member of the House of Lords Conduct Committee, Vice Chair of the Bar Standards Board's Independent Decision Making Body and also serves as an Independent member of the Press Recognition Panel's Nominations Committee. Cindy also has extensive experience in senior public sector recruitment; assisting Government Ministers in appointing Non-Executive Directors to a range of Non-Departmental Public Bodies. In addition, she appoints judges on behalf of the Judicial Appointments Commission. Cindy previously served as a Commissioner at the Independent Police Complaints Commission. Prior to this she was the Deputy Chair of the Metropolitan Police Authority where she had responsibility for setting the strategic direction of the Metropolitan Police Service and chaired a range of inquiries most notably into race and faith, gun and Knife crime and co-chaired the Domestic Violence Board alongside Baroness Helena Kennedy. Cindy has advised various international Governments, most recently advising the South African Government on legislative reforms to police oversight.  She is a Trustee of the anti-racism in football charity Kick it Out   About this show Cindy explains where she gets her motivation from, crediting her mother who has tirelessly campaigned for equality her whole adult life.  As a child Cindy would accompany her mother in the pursuit of justice and learnt to be strong and unwavering in the fight for what was right.  Her career is incredible and she shares how at times it has been hard to live up to the roles she has found herself in, though a deep sense of self--belief and a sense of responsibility has carried her through.  We discuss Black Lives Matter and how the recent awareness drive needs to be more than that, it needs to be a catalyst for real and lasting change in which we all have a part to play.  An informative and inspiring half hour.   Keep in touch with Cindy: http;//www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-butts-86354ba About the Host Angela Cox, Mindset Mentor is an award-winning behavioural change life coach. She works with leaders and professionals helping them to stop being stuck, build the belief and unleash their absolute potential. To find out more about working with Angela visit http://www.angela-cox.co.uk To follow on social media http://www.linkedin.com/in/angelacoxmindsetmentor  http://www.instagram.com/mindset_mentor_angela_cox http://www.facebook.com/mindsetmentorangelacox You can purchase Angela's book, Enough here... https://www.amazon.co.uk/Enough-proves-achieve-anything-believe-ebook/dp/B07D3RZH8J/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1585036301&sr=8-4

Dame Glenys Stacey has spent 40 years in public service, including high profile work as a regulator in key areas of national life. She has just stepped down after her five year term as Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Probation during which she criticised the decision to privatise the Probation service calling it “irredeemably flawed”. Glenys was born in Walsall Wood in the West Midlands, where her father was a painter and decorator for the council and her mother worked full time in Union Locks. She left school at 16 and her first job was in an explosives factory. She became a legal executive before deciding to take A levels and then study law at the University of Kent. She was the founding CEO of the Criminal Cases Review Commission, set up by the government in January 1997, after the miscarriages of justice in the cases of the Birmingham Six and the Guildford Four. As Chief Executive of Animal Health, she oversaw the management of the outbreak of foot and mouth in 2007 and then led Ofqual for five years, during the reform of GCSEs and A levels. She was awarded a Damehood in 2016 for her services to education and earlier this year she became a founding Board Member of the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation, an advisory body established by the government. DISC ONE: Loch Lomond – Sir Harry Lauder DISC TWO: Harry Belafonte - Scarlett Ribbons (For Her Hair) DISC THREE: T.REX –Ride a White Swan DISC FOUR: Peter Gabriel – Solsbury Hill DISC FIVE: Wagner - The Ride of the Valkyries DISC SIX: Second movement of Saint Saen’s Piano concerto number 2 in G minor DISC SEVEN: Bob Marley and the Wailers - I Shot the Sherriff DISC EIGHT: Soave sia Il vento from Mozart’s Cosi fan tutte BOOK CHOICE: Oxford Book of English Short Stories LUXURY ITEM: A selection of seeds CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: Solsbury Hill by Peter Gabriel Presenter: Lauren Laverne Producer: Cathy Drysdale Photo: BBC / Amanda Benson

For the past 22 years Thomas Bourke has been in prison for a double murder he says he didn't commit. The killings made national headlines in 1993 when two MOT inspectors, Alan Singleton and Simon Bruno, were shot dead at a garage in Stockport, in Greater Manchester. The evidence produced in court against Bourke seemed compelling. Two mechanics at the garage said they had seen him carry out the shooting which the prosecution claimed was motivated by a dispute about his licence to carry out MOT tests. As the jury began their deliberations, a gun was found inside Strangeways prison where Bourke was on remand. Amid subsequent heightened security around the court, he was found guilty and given a minimum 25 year sentence. But protesting his innocence all these years means that he may never be eligible for parole so could remain in prison for the rest of his life. His sister Jo has been tirelessly fighting his case. A chiropodist with no connections to criminals, she began visiting notorious drug dealers and suspected killers to try to gather new evidence that would help clear his name. Through the work of Jo and other campaigners, Bourke's case is now back with the Criminal Cases Review Commission which they hope will lead to an appeal. So has Thomas Bourke been the victim of a shocking miscarriage of justice? Simon Cox investigates. Producer: Sally Chesworth.

Brandon Garrett is one of the leading scholars on the problem of getting it wrong in criminal cases. Eyewitnesses who believe they know what they do not know, suspects who confess to crimes they did not commit, and the actually guilty parties who go free when convict the innocent: why and how does this happen? This show’s links: Brandon Garrett’s faculty profile, author page, and writing Hold Up!, the (probably) one-off movie podcast we recorded Oral Argument 44: Serial Brandon Garrett, The Banality of Wrongful Executions Brandon Garrett, Convicting the Innocent: Where Criminal Prosecutions Go Wrong Brandon Garrett, Contaminated Confessions Revisited About Elizabeth Loftus Oral Argument 48: Legal Truth (guest Lisa Kern Griffin), discussing Lisa Kern Griffin, Narrative, Truth, and Trial; see also links and discussion from Oral Argument 45: Sacrifice James Liebman et al., The Wrong Carlos, a fascinating website collecting photos, interviews, and other evidence concerning the conviction and execution of Carlos DeLuna, who was likely innocent This American Life, Confessions, Act One, an interview with Jim Trainum about botched confessions Benjamin Weiser, Settlement Is Approved in Central Park Jogger Case, but New York Deflects Blame National Research Council, Identifying the Culprit Alex Kozinski, Criminal Law 2.0 About the Criminal Cases Review Commission Innocence Project at the UVA School of Law Special Guest: Brandon Garrett.

How effective is the system for investigating miscarriages of justice in England and Wales? Critics say the Criminal Cases Review Commission, the body charged with examining potential wrongful convictions, lacks teeth and needs to be thoroughly reformed. Are they right? Allan Urry examines cases in which prisoners, campaigners and lawyers say the CCRC doesn't do enough for those who continue to protest their innocence. Should the Commission be making more use of the latest DNA techniques to re-examine verdicts which relied on circumstantial evidence? And why did the CCRC twice refuse to pursue the case of a man who spent 17 years in prison for a serious sex crime he didn't commit? Producer: Rob Cave.

On Friday 8th March 2013, Dame Anne Owers gave the Girton College Founders' Memorial Lecture, at Girton College, Cambridge. Dame Anne Owers brings a wealth of experience in the criminal justice system to this lecture. Appointed Chair of the Independent Police Complaints Commission in February 2012, she offers an engaging insight to her new and challenging role. Previously HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, Anne had remit that included inspections of prisons, immigration removal centres and police custody. She chaired an independent review of the prison system in Northern Ireland. She is currently an non-executive director of the Criminal Cases Review Commission and holds a number of voluntary roles, mainly in the area of penal policy and activity. Drawing on this experience, Anne provides an engaging insight into the role and importance of independent oversight of places of detention and the interaction between the police and the public: why it exists, what it can achieve and how it has helped to improve the work and accountability of these vital, but sometimes unseen services.

On Friday 8th March 2013, Dame Anne Owers gave the Girton College Founders' Memorial Lecture, at Girton College, Cambridge. Dame Anne Owers brings a wealth of experience in the criminal justice system to this lecture. Appointed Chair of the Independent Police Complaints Commission in February 2012, she offers an engaging insight to her new and challenging role. Previously HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, Anne had remit that included inspections of prisons, immigration removal centres and police custody. She chaired an independent review of the prison system in Northern Ireland. She is currently an non-executive director of the Criminal Cases Review Commission and holds a number of voluntary roles, mainly in the area of penal policy and activity. Drawing on this experience, Anne provides an engaging insight into the role and importance of independent oversight of places of detention and the interaction between the police and the public: why it exists, what it can achieve and how it has helped to improve the work and accountability of these vital, but sometimes unseen services.

On Friday 8th March 2013, Dame Anne Owers gave the Girton College Founders' Memorial Lecture, at Girton College, Cambridge. Dame Anne Owers brings a wealth of experience in the criminal justice system to this lecture. Appointed Chair of the Independent Police Complaints Commission in February 2012, she offers an engaging insight to her new and challenging role. Previously HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, Anne had remit that included inspections of prisons, immigration removal centres and police custody. She chaired an independent review of the prison system in Northern Ireland. She is currently an non-executive director of the Criminal Cases Review Commission and holds a number of voluntary roles, mainly in the area of penal policy and activity. Drawing on this experience, Anne provides an engaging insight into the role and importance of independent oversight of places of detention and the interaction between the police and the public: why it exists, what it can achieve and how it has helped to improve the work and accountability of these vital, but sometimes unseen services.

On Friday 8th March 2013, Dame Anne Owers gave the Girton College Founders' Memorial Lecture, at Girton College, Cambridge. Dame Anne Owers brings a wealth of experience in the criminal justice system to this lecture. Appointed Chair of the Independent Police Complaints Commission in February 2012, she offers an engaging insight to her new and challenging role. Previously HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, Anne had remit that included inspections of prisons, immigration removal centres and police custody. She chaired an independent review of the prison system in Northern Ireland. She is currently an non-executive director of the Criminal Cases Review Commission and holds a number of voluntary roles, mainly in the area of penal policy and activity. Drawing on this experience, Anne provides an engaging insight into the role and importance of independent oversight of places of detention and the interaction between the police and the public: why it exists, what it can achieve and how it has helped to improve the work and accountability of these vital, but sometimes unseen services.

Professor Graham J. Zellick, Emeritus Professor of Law of the University of London, formerly Vice-Chancellor of the University of London and chairman of the Criminal Cases Review Commission, England, presents the New Zealand Law Foundation's Distinguished Visiting Fellow lecture for 2010. His theme: the investigation of possible miscarriages of justice and the quashing of wrongful convictions. Lecture given August 18, 2010.

Professor Graham J. Zellick, Emeritus Professor of Law of the University of London, formerly Vice-Chancellor of the University of London and chairman of the Criminal Cases Review Commission, England, presents the New Zealand Law Foundation's Distinguished Visiting Fellow lecture for 2010. His theme: the investigation of possible miscarriages of justice and the quashing of wrongful convictions. Lecture given August 18, 2010.

Professor Graham J. Zellick, Emeritus Professor of Law of the University of London, formerly Vice-Chancellor of the University of London and chairman of the Criminal Cases Review Commission, England, presents the New Zealand Law Foundation's Distinguished Visiting Fellow lecture for 2010. His theme: the investigation of possible miscarriages of justice and the quashing of wrongful convictions. Lecture given August 18, 2010.