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Government has halted controversial policy of destroying court records, investigation reveals

A controversial policy of destroying recordings of trials after seven years is to be abandoned, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has disclosed.

The Conversation · Feb 22

Wrongly convicted man ‘anxious about losing home’ for receiving compensation

Andrew Malkinson has been awarded compensation for the miscarriage of justice he suffered – but may have to leave his home as a result.

Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2025

Wrongly jailed Andrew Malkinson still waiting for compensation, lawyer says

Andrew Malkinson, 58, was jailed in 2004 until his conviction was quashed by the Court of Appeal in July last year.

Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2024

Calls for overhaul of part-time chairmanship of criminal cases review body

A solicitor representing Andrew Malkinson, who was wrongly-convicted in 2003 for rape, said its leadership needed to be full-time.

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2023

Wrongfully convicted man says criminal cases review body has ‘attitude problem’

Andrew Malkinson said the Criminal Cases Review Commission had not contacted him since his release.

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023

Andrew Malkinson accuses police of ‘cover up’ after being cleared of rape

The 57-year-old was found guilty of raping a woman in Greater Manchester in 2003 but has had his conviction quashed by the Court of Appeal.

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023

Greater Manchester police won’t oppose appeal of man jailed for 17 years for rape

Exclusive: Police and CPS say they no longer consider Andrew Malkinson’s conviction safe after another man’s DNA found on victim’s clothing

The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2023

'I am innocent and have been waiting nearly 20 years for justice' -Man who served years in prison for rape he denies

Andrew Malkinson has always denied raping a woman near the M61

Manchester Evening News · May 3, 2023

Grimsby’s FA Cup run reflects town’s ride from outpost to green trailblazer

League Two club has become a hub for local regeneration as excitement builds before quarter-final tie at Brighton

The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2023

"I am innocent - now I have the chance to prove it" says man who spent 17 years in jail for rape

"I only have one life and so far 20 years of it has been stolen from me."

Manchester Evening News · Jan 24, 2023