Bishop of Gloucester Rachel Treweek is advocating for reforms in the justice system following the case of Jason Moore, who is serving life for a crime he insists he did not commit. Moore was convicted in 2013 based on dubious eyewitness testimony that lacked forensic evidence. Years later, the eyewitness admitted he was unsure about identifying Moore. Bishop Treweek's concerns, echoed by other clergy, led her to question the government's stance on the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC), especially after its previous failures to reinvestigate cases like Moore's and Andrew Malkinson's, which reveal systemic issues in wrongful convictions.
Bishop Rachel Treweek questioned the government regarding the need for reform in the justice system, spurred by Jason Moore's case and wrongful convictions.
After an eyewitness confessed to being unsure about identifying Jason Moore as the perpetrator, even the victim's family believes he is innocent and deserves release.
The CCRC's past negligence, as seen in both Jason Moore and Andrew Malkinson's cases, highlights the pressing need for judicial reform to prevent wrongful incarcerations.
Bishop Rachel expressed profound concern over whether the CCRC is 'fit for purpose,' especially following incidents of wrongful convictions coming to light.
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