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Miscarriage of justice watchdog urgently ordered to improve in wake of Andrew Malkinson scandal

Inspectors were called to the Criminal Case Review Commission following the resignation of chair Helen Pitcher, who departed after failings in relation to the Andrew Malkinson affair

The Independent UK · Jul 1

Miscarriage of justice watchdog chief quits after public confidence ‘badly damaged’

Karen Kneller resigns from Criminal Cases Review Commission, heavily criticised for bungling of Andrew Malkinson case

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2025

Chief executive of miscarriage of justice review body resigns

MPs had warned in May that Karen Kneller’s position at the Criminal Cases Review Commission was untenable amid heavy criticism of the body.

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025

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MPs demand ‘root and branch reform’ of Criminal Cases Review Commission and call for chief to step down

The justice committee has warned the watchdog’s leadership has shown ‘has shown a remarkable inability to learn from its own mistakes’

The Independent UK · May 22, 2025

Legal body chief’s position ‘no longer tenable’, MPs warn

It follows ‘unpersuasive’ evidence from her on the CCRC’s challenges and response to public criticism in April, the committee said.

Evening Standard · May 22, 2025

Miscarriage of justice watchdog had ‘hole at its heart’, committee chair says

Chief executive of Criminal Cases Review Commission questioned by MPs over Andrew Malkinson failings, expensive courses and being ‘absent’ boss

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2025

Chief accused of ‘half-hearted’ defence of review body after Malkinson case

Karen Kneller defended her position as she appeared before MPs.

Evening Standard · Apr 29, 2025

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Convicting the innocent: how a rotten system ensures miscarriages of justice will continue

The following story is the winner of The Conversation Prize for writers, a competition run in partnership with Faber and Curtis Brown. Read more about the competition here.

The Conversation · Mar 5, 2025

Former solicitor general says miscarriage of justice watchdog is ‘beyond a joke’

Exclusive: Lord Garnier’s comments come after allegations about the ‘absent leadership’ of the Criminal Cases Review Commission

The Guardian - UK · Feb 11, 2025

Justice watchdog’s ‘absent’ leadership in disarray before review of Letby case

CCRC staff accuse former chair of ‘insensitive’ memos and incumbent chief executive of having ‘finger off the pulse’

The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2025

CCRC chief spent public funds on luxury hotels for business courses in France

Exclusive: Justice watchdog’s Karen Kneller enrolled on courses advertised for thousands of pounds at Insead, where CCRC’s then chair held roles

The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2025

The miscarriage of justice watchdog is failing at its only job – here’s how to fix it

The body responsible for investigating miscarriages of justice in England, Wales and Northern Ireland has been plunged into crisis. The chair of the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC), Helen Pitcher, resigned this month following relentless criticism about the way the commission had handled recent cases.

The Conversation · Jan 29, 2025

CEO of watchdog accused of attempt to ‘sanitise’ review of Andrew Malkinson case

Exclusive: sources claim CCRC head, Karen Kneller, fought suggestion problems behind handling of case were systemic

The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2025

Andrew Malkinson says miscarriage of justice watchdog should be ‘dissolved’

Exclusive: Man jailed for 17 years for rape he did not commit says CCRC is ‘infected with a culture of denial’

The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2025

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The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025

Andrew Malkinson ‘vindicated’ after resignation of case review board boss

Criminal Cases Review Commission chairwoman Helen Pitcher quit on Tuesday, claiming she had been made a ‘scapegoat’ in the case.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 14, 2025

Andrew Malkinson calls miscarriage of justice watchdog’s ex-head ‘shameless’

Helen Pitcher resigned from the CCRC saying she had been ‘scapegoated’ over Malkinson’s case

Evening Standard · Jan 14, 2025

‘A scapegoat over Malkinson case’: Criminal Cases Review Commission boss resigns

Mr Malkinson had made repeated demands for Helen Pitcher to be fired.

Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2024

Criminal Cases Review Commission under fire as Government seeks to remove boss

Legal charity Appeal criticised the body’s failure to publicly acknowledge the move after failings in the Andrew Malkinson case.

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The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2024

Surge in backlog of wrongful conviction appeals at under-fire watchdog

Exclusive: Over 1,000 cases involving alleged miscarriages of justice awaiting permission to appeal

The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2024

IOPC investigates retired officers over role in wrongful conviction of Andrew Malkinson

Police watchdog investigation could involve criminal charges for one of the four former Greater Manchester police officers

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2024

The Observer view: Criminal Cases Review Commission needs reform and a new leader

Helen Pitcher has shown no contrition for the failings of the watchdog, which blundered in the case of Andrew Malkinson

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2024

Andrew Malkinson calls for CCRC chief executive to resign

Exclusive: Demand by victim of wrongful conviction comes after role Karen Kneller played in handling his case revealed

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2024

For many, Andrew Malkinson’s case a sign the CCRC has lost its way

Those close to the Criminal Cases Review Commission’s work hope review will pave way for change in leadership and purpose

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2024

CCRC chair rejects minister’s call to resign over Andrew Malkinson case

Helen Pitcher says she is best person for job despite direct criticism in review of wrongful conviction case

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2024

Britain’s system for tackling wrongful convictions failed me spectacularly. Overhaul the CCRC now

A scathing new report lays bare the inadequacy of the Criminal Cases Review Commission. I’d like to see resignations, says wrongfully convicted former prisoner Andrew Malkinson

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