Justice Secretary Alex Chalk described Andrew Malkinson’s case as ‘an atrocious miscarriage of justice’.
The Justice Secretary has ordered an independent public inquiry into the circumstances and handling of Andrew Malkinson’s case, after he wrongly spent 17 years in prison for a rape he did not commit.
Non-statutory inquiries do not have the legal power to compel witnesses to attend, instead relying on the co-operation of people and organisations involved. Alex Chalk has ordered an inquiry into the case of wrongly convicted Andrew Malkinson Aaron Chown/PA)“The CCRC has so far refused to apologise and take accountability. So, naturally, I am concerned that witnesses from these agencies may not co-operate and hand over all the evidence.”
Mr Malkinson’s solicitor, Emily Bolton, the founder of law charity Appeal, insisted her client “must be at the heart of any inquiry including having a voice in setting its terms of reference”. The Ministry of Justice said Mr Malkinson’s views and experiences will be heard throughout the process.
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