Wrote on this recent judgment by the Court of Appeal giving guidance on directing juries on the right to free speech - read below!

"This announcement is a stunning admission that after missing DNA testing opportunities in Andrew Malkinson’s case, the CCRC may also have denied justice to hundreds of other innocent people." theguardian.com/law/2024/apr/1…

BREAKING: Andrew Malkinson's response to Criminal Cases Review Commission Chair Helen Pitcher's offer of an unreserved apology:

Exclusive: the CCRC's trawl for potential missed wrongful convictions in the wake of Malkinson's case has so far largely been conducted by interns theguardian.com/law/2024/may/0…

Our latest report is finally out! It exposes the hidden racist and classist intent behind majority jury verdicts in England and Wales and explores the potential links between split jury decisions and wrongful convictions 🧵1/ Read the full report here: static1.squarespace.com/static/5537d8c…

📢TONIGHT DON’T MISS ‘The Wrong Man: 17 Years Behind Bars' - a documentary telling the story of Andy Malkinson’s long fight for justice - BBC2 9pm. fran robertson and Jemma Gander are the formidable women behind it appeal.org.uk/the-inside-sto… A thread…

European Court ruled today that the test for compensation after a wrongful conviction is lawful despite some judges stating its ‘virtually insurmountable’. Disappointed but ready to take the fight to the next stage. The brutal test must be scrapped! appeal.org.uk/statement-on-s…

APPEAL joins calls to address the brutal injustice caused indeterminate IPP sentences. Read the joint letter, which is being hand delivered to Shabana Mahmood MP and the Ministry of Justice today 👇 bit.ly/IPPSentences #ippreform bit.ly/IPPSentences

BREAKING Andrew Malkinson welcomes Justice Secretary’s move to sack body Chair See Andy and APPEAL's full response 👇 appeal.org.uk/andrew-malkins…

The poisoning of the public discourse on Muslims, migrants and refugees has been consistent and deliberate. An anti Muslim agenda has been pursued by some in politics , the media and some think tanks and we have to be brave enough to call it out. They have created the climate

We are delighted that Oliver is finally a free man - BUT this should have happened 20 years ago (in 2005) when he first applied to the Criminal Cases Review Commission, who refused to refer his case to the Court of Appeal. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

As we enter a new chapter, we are delighted to have published our latest impact report, showcasing the work that led us to this point. 🎉 THANK YOU to the brilliant Ropes & Gray for their invaluable design and production support. 🙏 Take a peak here - appeal.org.uk/impact-report-…

Officers involved in wrongful rape conviction of Andrew Malkinson under investigation news.sky.com/story/officers…

"Overpoliced and under protected". Our Nisha writes about the stark contrast between the acquittal of Chris Kaba's killer and the prolific criminalisation of young Black men under joint enterprise law. Watch this space for our upcoming racial justice research. 👀

The Draconian Public Order Act – Protests Crackdown In Pakistan In our latest post, Tehreem Sultan questions the morality and legality of infringing the right to freedom of peaceful assembly. ohrh.law.ox.ac.uk/the-draconian-…

bbc.co.uk/news/articles/… “My hands were shaking after my lawyer told me the news. I had to go for a walk to try to take in that I have finally reached this milestone. But there is more that needs to be done to make the compensation scheme fit for purpose.” —Andy Malkinson

📢 “JOINT ENTERPRISE ON TRIAL” Join us on 26th June for the launch of our groundbreaking court watch study on joint enterprise at the Old Bailey 17 cases, 76 defendants Watch the video for a glimpse into what we found Limited tickets, register now: eventbrite.com/e/joint-enterp…

Join APPEAL for the launch of 'Joint Enterprise on Trial', a landmark and first-of-its-kind report offering a rare, inside look at how joint enterprise is being used in serious criminal trials at London’s Old Bailey Crown Court. Register here now: eventbrite.com/e/joint-enterp…

Nisha Waller and Tehreem Sultan said the findings of the report, Joint Enterprise on Trial, “reveal serious concerns about the way joint enterprise continues to be used…” Read further in the piece below by Haroon Siddique theguardian.com/law/2025/jun/2…

🚨 We’ve launched Joint Enterprise on Trial — a report exposing the racialised misuse of joint enterprise law, based on 6 months of court observation at the Old Bailey. ➡️ Read and take action now, by emailing your MP using our template letter: appeal.org.uk/racial-justice/