Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the support available to the families of those appealing their convictions through the Criminal Cases Review Commission; and what plans they have to support such families.

The Criminal Cases Review Commission will provide updates on applications to family members where the applicant has given authority for that information to be shared.

Support for those who have suffered a miscarriage of justice is provided through the Miscarriage of Justice Support Service, part of Citizens Advice and funded by HM Prison and Probation Service. They offer support to people who have had their convictions quashed in an out of time appeal, such as help with accommodation, accessing benefits and obtaining ID documents, as well as pastoral and social support.