Brian Buckle, wrongfully convicted of rape, criticizes the UK compensation system that demands proof of innocence beyond legal acquittal. After spending five years in prison, his conviction was overturned due to fresh evidence at a retrial. Yet, he was denied compensation by the Ministry of Justice even after they acknowledged his innocence. This comes after a significant legal change in 2014 that requires not just exoneration but also established innocence for compensation, reflecting broader concerns over the fairness of justice systems regarding wrongful convictions.
I'm disgusted by it really, that they can take you away from your family for five and a half years, and totally disregard what's happened.
I must prove it beyond reasonable doubt. They still say that I'm not innocent enough to get compensation, yet the letter I had off them says I am innocent.
If a victim of a miscarriage of justice in England and Wales wants to receive compensation, they must not only be cleared, but also demonstrate they are innocent.
This is thought to be the longest-running miscarriage of justice in British history. Mr Sullivan always protested his innocence.
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