INNOCENT - Fighting miscarriages of justice

'The role of the appeal court in the criminal justice system'

There is a trend within the Court of Appeal that seems to suggest that amongst some judges there is an approach where convictions are sustained in the face of compelling fresh evidence or new arguments never before the jury.

It is time for parliament to intervene to spell out to the Court of Appeal how such cases should be approached in a manner that takes into account the right to a fair trial before a jury.

Campbell Malone, Statement of Purpose

Campbell Malone has prepared a 'Statement of Purpose' together with a covering letter. He requests that as many signatures as possible are obtained from prominent individuals and organisations to support this issue. You can ask your lawyer, MP, trade union, media contacts or anyone of influence for their signature and support.

Statement of Purpose / Covering letter

As with any campaign it is important to monitor the level of support and it is requested that completed 'Statement of Purpose' forms are returned to Campbell Malone. His address is on the form.

More details of this initiative are to be found in the Eddie Gilfoyle Campaign Newsletter May 2001 and a report on the meeting held on 4 July is to be found in the Eddie Gilfoyle Campaign Newsletter August 2001

See also:
Deaf justice by Bob Woffinden
Losing its appeal by Jon Robins

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