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1 month ago

Politicians, lawyers and doctors express concern over use of expert witnesses in English courts

Lack of regulation of expert witnesses in English courts may lead to miscarriages of justice.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Miscarriages of justice more likely due to forensic science crisis, report finds

Forensic science in England and Wales faces critical issues, including bias, wrongful convictions, and reliance on in-house police labs.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

More miscarriages of justice like Peter Sullivan inevitable', top lawyer warns

Miscarriages of justice are likely to occur again due to systemic flaws in the appeal process, as shown in high-profile cases.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

We thought we could change the world': how an idealistic fight against miscarriages of justice turned sour

The Bristol University Innocence Project aims to confront wrongful convictions in the UK by employing law students to investigate potential miscarriages of justice.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Ex-hospital bosses call for inquiry to be suspended

Lawyers for former hospital bosses seek suspension of inquiry into Lucy Letby's crimes after expert panel findings questioned her guilt.
UK news
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
4 months ago

Famous lawyer fears 'AI will cause miscarriages of justice, like Post Office scandal'

Racism and miscarriages of justice persist in the British policing system according to Michael Mansfield KC.
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Crime victims in UK fight devastating' practice that stops appeal after a case is dropped

The CPS's practice of offering no evidence shortly before trial, leaving victims without recourse for appeal, leads to miscarriages of justice and wrongful acquittals.
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