#miscarriage-of-justice

[ follow ]
#post-office

We told Post Office about system problems, says Fujitsu

Fujitsu has repeatedly informed the Post Office about system errors in Horizon that led to wrongful convictions and severe consequences for sub-postmasters.

Former Post Office boss Vennells heading into corner where there is no way out'

Paula Vennells is facing criticism and pressure to apologize and address the Horizon IT scandal, involving false accusations and miscarriages of justice at the Post Office.

Post Office 'weaponised' IT system in most 'extensive and prolonged' miscarriage | Computer Weekly

The Post Office Horizon scandal reveals profound human suffering resulting from technological misuse rather than just IT failure.

Post Office requested four-year Horizon extension, as Fujitsu boss arrived at public inquiry | Computer Weekly

Fujitsu's European boss urges caution in extending the controversial Horizon contract with the Post Office, highlighting concerns over the system's aging technology.

Post Office CTO had 'nagging doubts' about Horizon system

The former CTO had doubts about the Horizon system's reliability but continued to support its integrity publicly.

Ex-Post Office boss Paula Vennells hands back CBE after Horizon scandal uproar

Former Post Office boss Paula Vennells is returning her CBE over her handling of the Horizon IT scandal.
Over 700 Post Office branch managers were wrongfully convicted due to faulty accounting software, leading to calls for Vennells to give up her CBE.

We told Post Office about system problems, says Fujitsu

Fujitsu has repeatedly informed the Post Office about system errors in Horizon that led to wrongful convictions and severe consequences for sub-postmasters.

Former Post Office boss Vennells heading into corner where there is no way out'

Paula Vennells is facing criticism and pressure to apologize and address the Horizon IT scandal, involving false accusations and miscarriages of justice at the Post Office.

Post Office 'weaponised' IT system in most 'extensive and prolonged' miscarriage | Computer Weekly

The Post Office Horizon scandal reveals profound human suffering resulting from technological misuse rather than just IT failure.

Post Office requested four-year Horizon extension, as Fujitsu boss arrived at public inquiry | Computer Weekly

Fujitsu's European boss urges caution in extending the controversial Horizon contract with the Post Office, highlighting concerns over the system's aging technology.

Post Office CTO had 'nagging doubts' about Horizon system

The former CTO had doubts about the Horizon system's reliability but continued to support its integrity publicly.

Ex-Post Office boss Paula Vennells hands back CBE after Horizon scandal uproar

Former Post Office boss Paula Vennells is returning her CBE over her handling of the Horizon IT scandal.
Over 700 Post Office branch managers were wrongfully convicted due to faulty accounting software, leading to calls for Vennells to give up her CBE.
morepost-office
#lucy-letby

Family of Lucy Letby victims deeply shocked' by claims about case

Misinformation regarding Lucy Letby's conviction is causing further distress to the victims' families.
Parents of victims condemned speculation about a miscarriage of justice concerning Letby's guilty verdict.

Letby's Lawyers Seek Appeal After Lead Expert Changed Mind' on Murders

The defense for Lucy Letby seeks to appeal her convictions based on claims of unreliable expert testimony.

Baby murderer or scapegoat? Why is the Lucy Letby case so divisive?

Public opinion is divided over Lucy Letby's conviction, raising concerns about the reliability of evidence and the management of the hospital during the incidents.

The Indo Daily: Lucy Letby: Why some experts are now questioning her guilt

Calls for reconsideration of Lucy Letby's conviction are growing, highlighting doubts among experts and legal figures about the evidence presented against her.

Mike Lynch had questions over Lucy Letby conviction, says former minister

Concerns are being raised over the safety of Lucy Letby's murder conviction by Mike Lynch, who intended to investigate her case before his untimely death.

We've spent years covering the Lucy Letby case - here's why experts are still arguing about it

The Lucy Letby case raises significant concerns about the integrity of the evidence used for her conviction.

Family of Lucy Letby victims deeply shocked' by claims about case

Misinformation regarding Lucy Letby's conviction is causing further distress to the victims' families.
Parents of victims condemned speculation about a miscarriage of justice concerning Letby's guilty verdict.

Letby's Lawyers Seek Appeal After Lead Expert Changed Mind' on Murders

The defense for Lucy Letby seeks to appeal her convictions based on claims of unreliable expert testimony.

Baby murderer or scapegoat? Why is the Lucy Letby case so divisive?

Public opinion is divided over Lucy Letby's conviction, raising concerns about the reliability of evidence and the management of the hospital during the incidents.

The Indo Daily: Lucy Letby: Why some experts are now questioning her guilt

Calls for reconsideration of Lucy Letby's conviction are growing, highlighting doubts among experts and legal figures about the evidence presented against her.

Mike Lynch had questions over Lucy Letby conviction, says former minister

Concerns are being raised over the safety of Lucy Letby's murder conviction by Mike Lynch, who intended to investigate her case before his untimely death.

We've spent years covering the Lucy Letby case - here's why experts are still arguing about it

The Lucy Letby case raises significant concerns about the integrity of the evidence used for her conviction.
morelucy-letby

East End bishop to help MPs investigate possible miscarriages of justice

Bishop Joanne Grenfell joins a commission to investigate miscarriages of justice under joint enterprise laws, particularly concerning racial disparities in convictions.
#horizon-system

Fujitsu does not trust Post Office use of Horizon data

Fujitsu's leadership questions the Post Office's use of Horizon data in prosecutions, citing ongoing concerns over its reliability and the impact on justice.

Change to rules on computer evidence will be an 'outcome' of Post Office scandal | Computer Weekly

Court rules on computer evidence may revert to requiring proof of proper operation, addressing past injustices in the Post Office scandal.

Subpostmasters hit by Post Office scandal plan to meet over nuclear option | Computer Weekly

Former subpostmasters express increasing frustration over slow financial redress and threaten legal action if a deadline is not established.

Fujitsu does not trust Post Office use of Horizon data

Fujitsu's leadership questions the Post Office's use of Horizon data in prosecutions, citing ongoing concerns over its reliability and the impact on justice.

Change to rules on computer evidence will be an 'outcome' of Post Office scandal | Computer Weekly

Court rules on computer evidence may revert to requiring proof of proper operation, addressing past injustices in the Post Office scandal.

Subpostmasters hit by Post Office scandal plan to meet over nuclear option | Computer Weekly

Former subpostmasters express increasing frustration over slow financial redress and threaten legal action if a deadline is not established.
morehorizon-system

Post Office CEO: Leadership in 'dream world' over Horizon

The Post Office leadership failed to recognize the severity of the Horizon IT scandal, living in a 'dream world' prior to the official inquiry.

Former deputy State pathologist's evidence to murder trial 'dangerous in the extreme', fitness to practise inquiry hears

Dr. Khalid Jaber's evidence in a jury trial lacked basis, raising concerns about the potential for miscarriages of justice.
#justice-system

After freeing a man who spent half a century on death row, will Japan keep using the death penalty?

Iwao Hakamada's exoneration after 45 years on death row underscores flaws in Japan's justice system and raises questions about capital punishment.

Minister seeks to sack chair of miscarriages of justice review body

The justice secretary aims to remove the chair of the CCRC post-review of the Andrew Malkinson case.

After freeing a man who spent half a century on death row, will Japan keep using the death penalty?

Iwao Hakamada's exoneration after 45 years on death row underscores flaws in Japan's justice system and raises questions about capital punishment.

Minister seeks to sack chair of miscarriages of justice review body

The justice secretary aims to remove the chair of the CCRC post-review of the Andrew Malkinson case.
morejustice-system
#justice

I need to own my narrative': man cleared of racist murder in 1995 on years of abuse

Abdul Hai's name was falsely linked to a murder conviction by Tommy Robinson, causing him considerable distress and leading to potential legal action against X.

Brain-damaged man has murder conviction quashed after 30 years

Oliver Campbell's murder conviction was quashed due to fresh evidence of his innocence and procedural failures during his trial.

Fujitsu accused of 'paying lip service' to Post Office scandal victims | Computer Weekly

Fujitsu's promises to support victims of the Post Office scandal remain unfulfilled, causing frustration among affected families.

I need to own my narrative': man cleared of racist murder in 1995 on years of abuse

Abdul Hai's name was falsely linked to a murder conviction by Tommy Robinson, causing him considerable distress and leading to potential legal action against X.

Brain-damaged man has murder conviction quashed after 30 years

Oliver Campbell's murder conviction was quashed due to fresh evidence of his innocence and procedural failures during his trial.

Fujitsu accused of 'paying lip service' to Post Office scandal victims | Computer Weekly

Fujitsu's promises to support victims of the Post Office scandal remain unfulfilled, causing frustration among affected families.
morejustice
#wrongful-conviction

The dice is loaded': the fight to clear Oliver Campbell's name after 34 years

Oliver Campbell, after 34 years, was finally exonerated due to fresh evidence regarding the reliability of his confession.

Romford 'killer' denied appeal - despite star witness admitting he lied at trial

Witness admits giving false evidence against Mark 'Ozzy' Osborne, raising concerns about his wrongful conviction and the integrity of the justice system.

Krishna Maharaj obituary

Krishna Maharaj was wrongfully convicted of murder, suffering for 37 years due to corruption within the legal system.

The dice is loaded': the fight to clear Oliver Campbell's name after 34 years

Oliver Campbell, after 34 years, was finally exonerated due to fresh evidence regarding the reliability of his confession.

Romford 'killer' denied appeal - despite star witness admitting he lied at trial

Witness admits giving false evidence against Mark 'Ozzy' Osborne, raising concerns about his wrongful conviction and the integrity of the justice system.

Krishna Maharaj obituary

Krishna Maharaj was wrongfully convicted of murder, suffering for 37 years due to corruption within the legal system.
morewrongful-conviction
#court-of-appeal

Oliver Campbell: Man jailed in 1991 for murder of Hackney shopkeeper has conviction quashed

Oliver Campbell's murder conviction was quashed due to compelling new evidence, which revealed that his trial had been unsafe.

Half-century convictions linked to racist officer quashed

Saliah Mehmet and Basil Peterkin have had their convictions posthumously quashed after being jailed on the testimony of a corrupt police officer.
Their families are calling for a change in the law to ensure that cases linked to corrupt officers are reviewed in the future.

Oliver Campbell: Man jailed in 1991 for murder of Hackney shopkeeper has conviction quashed

Oliver Campbell's murder conviction was quashed due to compelling new evidence, which revealed that his trial had been unsafe.

Half-century convictions linked to racist officer quashed

Saliah Mehmet and Basil Peterkin have had their convictions posthumously quashed after being jailed on the testimony of a corrupt police officer.
Their families are calling for a change in the law to ensure that cases linked to corrupt officers are reviewed in the future.
morecourt-of-appeal
#criminal-cases-review-commission

Court clears man with severe learning difficulties of 1990 London murder

Oliver Campbell's exoneration highlights the longstanding issues of police interrogation tactics and the need for a more nuanced understanding of cognitive disabilities in legal contexts.

Bishop wants review over 'miscarriage of justice'

Bishop Grenfell calls for urgent review of murder conviction due to lack of evidence and eyewitness inconsistencies.

Court clears man with severe learning difficulties of 1990 London murder

Oliver Campbell's exoneration highlights the longstanding issues of police interrogation tactics and the need for a more nuanced understanding of cognitive disabilities in legal contexts.

Bishop wants review over 'miscarriage of justice'

Bishop Grenfell calls for urgent review of murder conviction due to lack of evidence and eyewitness inconsistencies.
morecriminal-cases-review-commission

Judge says $475,000 award in New Hampshire youth center abuse case would be 'miscarriage of justice'

Capping the abuse verdict at $475,000 would be a miscarriage of justice.

Watch live: Post Office campaigner Alan Bates gives evidence at Horizon inquiry

Alan Bates led a group of 555 subpostmasters in a legal battle against the Post Office over the Horizon IT scandal.
Glitches in the Horizon IT system led to one of the biggest miscarriages of justice in UK legal history, affecting many subpostmasters.
#compensation

The numbers behind the Post Office scandal

The Post Office scandal, involving faulty accounting software called Horizon, has been described as the most widespread miscarriage of justice in UK history.
More than 20 years later, many victims of the scandal are still waiting for justice and compensation despite a landmark high court ruling in 2019.

Call Toby Jones - Post Office drama could be due a sequel

The Post Office Horizon scandal is described as the most widespread miscarriage of justice in UK history
Former Post Office chair was allegedly told to stall on compensation before the general election

Sunak confirms wrongly convicted subpostmasters to be exonerated

Rishi Sunak announces new legislation to exonerate wrongly convicted Post Office branch managers in the Horizon scandal.
There will be a new upfront payment of £75,000 for some of those affected.

The numbers behind the Post Office scandal

The Post Office scandal, involving faulty accounting software called Horizon, has been described as the most widespread miscarriage of justice in UK history.
More than 20 years later, many victims of the scandal are still waiting for justice and compensation despite a landmark high court ruling in 2019.

Call Toby Jones - Post Office drama could be due a sequel

The Post Office Horizon scandal is described as the most widespread miscarriage of justice in UK history
Former Post Office chair was allegedly told to stall on compensation before the general election

Sunak confirms wrongly convicted subpostmasters to be exonerated

Rishi Sunak announces new legislation to exonerate wrongly convicted Post Office branch managers in the Horizon scandal.
There will be a new upfront payment of £75,000 for some of those affected.
morecompensation
#international-students

English test scandal: students renew fight to clear names after 10 years

International students accused of cheating at English-language tests are planning to clear their names 10 years after being wrongly accused.
New evidence presented raises questions over the Home Office's decision to accuse thousands of students of cheating.

97% seemed absurd': Labour's Stephen Timms on the English test scandal that wrecked lives

The Home Office accused over 35,000 overseas students of cheating based on a statistic that 97% of international students suspected of cheating in a Home Office-approved English language test.
Labour MP Stephen Timms believes this statistic is completely implausible and indicates a miscarriage of justice.
Timms has been trying for the past eight years to hold the Home Office accountable for this miscarriage of justice.

English test scandal: students renew fight to clear names after 10 years

International students accused of cheating at English-language tests are planning to clear their names 10 years after being wrongly accused.
New evidence presented raises questions over the Home Office's decision to accuse thousands of students of cheating.

97% seemed absurd': Labour's Stephen Timms on the English test scandal that wrecked lives

The Home Office accused over 35,000 overseas students of cheating based on a statistic that 97% of international students suspected of cheating in a Home Office-approved English language test.
Labour MP Stephen Timms believes this statistic is completely implausible and indicates a miscarriage of justice.
Timms has been trying for the past eight years to hold the Home Office accountable for this miscarriage of justice.
moreinternational-students

Ad of the Day: ITV's pithy print ad promotes Post Office drama and calls for action

ITV's latest drama, Mr Bates vs The Post Office, is based on the true story of a miscarriage of justice where sub-postmasters were wrongly accused.
The print ad for the show features a powerful strapline, "Lights. Camera. But most importantly... Action."

Family says Antioch homicide victim was loving father, friendly neighbor

The family of a man shot to death in Antioch is looking for answers as to why he was targeted.
The victim, Junior Rospigliosi, was described as a great father and a friendly person.

Tears of sub-postmistress who won't be saved by Sunak's Horizon scheme

Sub-postmistress not eligible for full compensation in Post Office scandal
Government's new offer of £75,000 is insufficient for those wrongly ordered to repay shortfalls

'Black Widow' Linda Calvey launches new book with tribute to Jason Moore

Linda Calvey, once known as the Black Widow, has released a new book called Life Inside which details her time in prison and encounters with infamous serial killers.
Calvey included a poem written by convicted killer Jason Moore in her book and supports his campaign for exoneration.
[ Load more ]