Justice Secretary Moves to Sack CCRC Chair After Review
An independent review has found that the Criminal Cases Review Commission failed Andrew Malkinson, who waited 20 years to be exonerated of a wrongful rape conviction. The Justice Secretary is now seeking the removal of CCRC Chair Helen Pitcher. Despite new DNA evidence surfacing in 2006, the CCRC did not act, leading to systemic criticism and calls for a complete overhaul.
An independent review has led to the Justice Secretary seeking the removal of Helen Pitcher, chair of the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC), due to the mishandling of Andrew Malkinson's case.
Malkinson, who served 17 years of a life sentence for a 2003 rape he did not commit, waited 20 years to be exonerated.
Despite new DNA evidence emerging in 2006 pointing to another suspect, the CCRC repeatedly failed to act on it.
The review reveals a series of missed opportunities and systemic failures.
Pitcher has apologized but stated she has no intention of resigning.
Malkinson, who served 17 years of a life sentence for a 2003 rape he did not commit, waited 20 years to be exonerated.
Despite new DNA evidence emerging in 2006 pointing to another suspect, the CCRC repeatedly failed to act on it.
The review reveals a series of missed opportunities and systemic failures.
Pitcher has apologized but stated she has no intention of resigning.
