Law Commission proposes reforms on how possible miscarriages of justice are handled

Karen Kneller, the chief executive of the Criminal Cases Review Commission, is due to appear in front of MPs on the justice select committee in April. Photograph: Shelter

More potential wrongful convictions could be sent back to the appeal court under proposals to change the way the miscarriages of justice watchdog decides cases.

Suggestions by the Law Commission, which reviews legislation in England and Wales, for reform of the criminal appeals system include making it easier for those cleared of crimes to receive compensation and enabling investigation into allegations of jury misconduct.