Miscarriages of Justice: Compensation

(asked on 18th April 2018) - View Source

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what guidance on accessing Government compensation his Department provides to prisoners released after a wrongful conviction.


Answered by
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Rory Stewart
This question was answered on 27th April 2018

The Miscarriages of Justice Support Service (MJSS) provides support to people leaving prison via the Court of Appeal following a miscarriage of justice and who therefore do not not fall within the scope of probation services or benefit from their ongoing support. The MJSS, funded by a grant from Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service, provides advice and assistance with accommodation and employment, clarifying National Insurance and credits, and securing local health care services.

Information, guidance and application forms for anyone wishing to claim compensation for a miscarriage of justice is available on the gov.uk website.

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