The court of appeal quashed the convictions of Errol Campbell and Ronald De Souza, victims of the corrupt British Transport Police officer DS Derek Ridgewell. Campbell's conviction, resulting in an 18-month prison sentence in 1977, and De Souza's six-month sentence in 1972 have been overturned, with acknowledgment of the suffering caused. Lord Justice Holroyde conveyed regret for the injustices inflicted on Campbell and the overarching need to rectify wrongs from Ridgewell's misconduct, which impacted numerous individuals over decades. The appeals were supported by the Criminal Cases Review Commission and met with no opposition.
Lord Justice Holroyde expressed regret that the court could not undo what Errol Campbell suffered, acknowledging that the quashed conviction could bring some comfort to his family.
De Souza's conviction was overturned, with Holroyde emphasizing the importance of rectifying the long-lasting injustice that had impacted the lives of those wrongfully accused.
Both men were victims of the corrupt actions of DS Derek Ridgewell, a detective whose misconduct led to multiple wrongful convictions in the 1970s.
Ridgewell, who passed away in prison for unrelated crimes, was responsible for planting evidence and framing several individuals, contributing to a legacy of injustice.
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