The UK justice committee demands a comprehensive reform of the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) amid serious concerns about its leadership's failures, notably in the case of Andrew Malkinson, wrongfully imprisoned for 17 years. The committee criticized CEO Karen Kneller, suggesting her position is no longer viable after she presented unconvincing evidence during a hearing on Malkinson's case. The report indicates that Malkinson could have been cleared years earlier. The committee insists a root-and-branch reform is necessary to address the evident shortcomings in the CCRC's operations.
The justice committee's report highlights severe deficiencies in the CCRC's leadership and urges a complete overhaul, indicating significant failures in managing wrongful convictions.
Chairman Andy Slaughter stated that the position of CCRC chief executive Karen Kneller has become untenable, following her unconvincing testimony regarding wrongful conviction cases.
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