Miscarriages of Justice APPG
First Registered: 20/12/2017 • Last updated on: 06/10/2021
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TwitterTo examine the structural problems within the criminal justice system which result in miscarriages of justice and to provide a forum from which to improve access to justice for those who have been wrongly convicted.
1. All UK military personnel from abroad to be given indefinite leave to remain
06/12/2020 - Petitions
Found: beyond a mere salary. We have seen these miscarriages of justice happen too many times.
2. Miscarriages of Justice
20/12/2017 - APPGs
Found: problems within the criminal justice system which result in miscarriages of justice and to provide a forum
3. Private prosecutions: safeguards
23/06/2020 - Select Committee Inquiry
Found: the victim of the alleged offence.
The Justice Committee has set up this short inquiry following
4. Written evidence: Criminal Cases Review Commission (IPB28)
24/03/2016 - Bill Documents
Found: responsible for the investigation of potential miscarriages of justice in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
5. COVID-19 briefing from Transform Justice
08/04/2020 - Inquiry: COVID-19 briefing from Transform Justice - Justice Committee
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Found:
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Submission to the Justice Committee from Transform Justice
Penelope@transformjustice.org.uk
1. Criminal Cases Review Commission
13/04/2021 - Westminster Hall
1: afternoon about the Westminster commission on miscarriages of justice. As someone who has been in the House for - Speech Link
2. Criminal Cases Review Commission
17/07/2019 - Westminster Hall
1: classic example of a devastating miscarriage of justice, for the resolution of which the CCRC appears to - Speech Link
2: group on miscarriages of justice. As he knows, we now have the Westminster commission on miscarriages of justice - Speech Link
3. Post Office Court of Appeal Judgment
28/04/2021 - Lords Chamber
1: clear from the findings of the presiding judge, Mr Justice Fraser, that there were real problems with the - Speech Link
2: courage and tenacity in pursuing their fight for justice. The Government also pay tribute to colleagues - Speech Link
3: most widespread legal miscarriage of justice that I know of; justice has been a long time coming.Naturally - Speech Link
4. Administration of Justice: Daniel Cresswell
15/05/2018 - Westminster Hall
1: this House has considered the administration of justice in respect of Daniel Cresswell.I sought - Speech Link
5. Criminal Cases: Guidelines on Disclosure
17/12/2020 - Written Statements
1: takes place and is essential in avoiding miscarriages of justice. Unfortunately, the failure to disclose - Speech Link
asked by: Barry Sheerman
19/04/2021
... what assessment he has made of the effect of the substantial injustice test on the ability of the Court of Appeal to correct miscarriages of justice in change of law cases including joint enterprise. 2. Miscarriages of Justice: Compensation
asked by: Christopher Chope
07/01/2020
... on what date the Miscarriage of Justice Service received the application from Mr David Bryant of Christchurch for compensation; what the timeframe is for a decision to be made on that application; and if he will make a statement. 3. Miscarriages of Justice
asked by: Barry Sheerman
27/04/2018
... psychological and educational support services the Government makes available to prisoners released after a wrongful conviction. 4. Post Office: Miscarriages of Justice
asked by: Lisa Nandy
23/03/2021
... what plans he has to compensate sub-postmasters affected by the Horizon post office scandal. 5. Miscarriages of Justice: Compensation
asked by: Barry Sheerman
27/04/2018
... what guidance on accessing Government compensation his Department provides to prisoners released after a wrongful conviction.
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Contact Details
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Mr Barry Sheerman MP, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA. Tel: 020 7219 5037.
Email: sheermanb@parliament.uk
Public Enquiry Point:
Charlotte Threipland, APPEAL, 6-8 Amwell Street (First Floor), London EC1R 1UQ. Tel: 0207 278 6949
Email: charlotte@appeal.org.uk
Secretariat:
APPEAL acts as the group's secretariat. http://appeal.org.uk/
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APPEAL is paid by individual partners of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP to act as the group's secretariat From : 04/02/2021 To : 03/02/2022
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Former APPG Officers
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Crispin Blunt
Vice Chair
Conservative - Reigate
Joined: 13th February 2019Departed: 21st April 2021
Lucy Powell
Officer
Labour (Co-op) - Manchester Central
Joined: 20th December 2017Departed: 21st April 2021
Conception to Age Two - First 1001 Days , Literacy , Prescribed Drug Dependence , Social Mobility
Ellie Reeves
Officer
Labour - Lewisham West and Penge
Joined: 13th February 2019Departed: 21st April 2021
Robert Neill
Officer
Conservative - Bromley and Chislehurst
Joined: 13th February 2019Departed: 5th November 2019
Channel Islands , Financial Markets and Services , France , Gibraltar , Hungary , Leasehold and Commonhold Reform , London , London as a Global City , London's Planning and Built Environment , Norfolk Island , Opera , Rohingya , Rule of Law , Stroke
Peter Bottomley
Officer
Conservative - Worthing West
Joined: 20th December 2017Departed: 2nd January 2019
Adult Education , Ageing and Older People , Arts and Heritage , Austria , BBC , Black Maternal Health , Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Business Owners , British Overseas Territories , Carbon Monoxide , Citizens Rights , Commonwealth , Cycling and Walking , Dalits , Dark Skies , Democracy and Human Rights in the Gulf , Disability , Domestic Violence and Abuse , Equitable Life Policyholders , Fatherhood , Flags and Heraldry , Gasworks Redevelopment , Global Security and Non-Proliferation , Governance and Inclusive Leadership , Gypsies, Travellers and Roma , Haemophilia and Contaminated Blood , Haiti , Hospice and End of Life Care , Immigration Detention , Insurance and Financial Services , Internet, Communications and Technology , Ireland and the Irish in Britain , Kosovo , Leasehold and Commonhold Reform , Limits to Growth , Longevity , Media , Music , No Recourse to Public Funds , Olympic and Paralympic Games , Opera , Park Homes , Period Equality , Photography , Race and Community , Religious Education , Republic of Korea , Retail Crime , Road Freight and Logistics , Rowing , Scientific , Scotch Whisky , Sexual and Reproductive Health in the UK , Single Parent Families , Social Enterprise , Social Integration , Social Science and Policy , Social Work , St George's Day , Tibet , Transport Safety , United Nations , United Nations Women , Vascular and Venous Disease , Votes at 16 , Western Rail Link to Heathrow , Western Sahara , Wine and Spirits , Wine of Great Britain , Women in Transport , Youth Affairs
Lord Ramsbotham
Officer
Crossbench - Life peer
Joined: 20th December 2017Departed: 2nd January 2019
Acquired Brain Injury , Chagos (British Indian Ocean Territory) , Children , Penal Affairs , Speech and Language Difficulties , Young People's Health
Lord Knight of Weymouth
Officer
Labour - Life peer
Joined: 20th December 2017Departed: 29th August 2018
Data Analytics , Digital Skills , Education Technology , Future of Work , Independent Education , Literacy , Media Literacy , School Exclusions and Alternative Provision