Another innocent in prison “Would the foreman of the jury please stand,” the court falls silent… The ultimate question is asked “How do you find the defendant:… Read more “How can I make them see? On innocence – by Drew”
Category: Wrongful conviction
The rage of convicts and breaking the cycle of anger
The inner rage The message from the criminologist who knows my case was reassuring. I like him a lot. He told me he admires my restraint, how… Read more “The rage of convicts and breaking the cycle of anger”
Our System of Injustice – by Charlotte May Henry
Ever heard of Joint Enterprise? Neither had we… I used to say that the 12th March 2014 was the worst day of my life. It was 4pm… Read more “Our System of Injustice – by Charlotte May Henry”
John’s Story
“He’s a really good guy but they destroyed his life. He didn’t do it”. He’s John, Mike’s mate. John worked as refuse collector and had a simple… Read more “John’s Story”
Complexity and Contempt of Court – an anonymous guest blog
This blog was written thanks to the anonymous contribution of someone who experienced the injustices of the legal system in the UK. This article is part of… Read more “Complexity and Contempt of Court – an anonymous guest blog”
Injustice and the consequences of conviction
In an interview for Injustice, Penelope Gibbs, the director of Transform Justice, tells us of the ways in which a conviction constitutes multiple punishments. The conviction itself… Read more “Injustice and the consequences of conviction”
On public perceptions of crime and Making a Murderer
There has been some good news for Brendan Dassey, whose dodgy conviction was the subject of the Netflix documentary Making a Murderer. A federal appeals court has… Read more “On public perceptions of crime and Making a Murderer”
Mental health and false allegations: an inhumane system
We seldom talk about mental health and male victims of domestic violence. And yet, I see it all in his eyes, in the traumatic look of someone… Read more “Mental health and false allegations: an inhumane system”
Moral Panics and Wrongful Convictions
There’s a discernable pain in Giuseppe’s face every time he recounts his time in prison. Behind the relatively calm exterior it is clear to see the rage… Read more “Moral Panics and Wrongful Convictions”