Not Proven or Not Guilty
With the stigma attached to a not proven verdict, what is the difference between that and a not guilty one?

PUBLISHED: 07/09/2009 00:00:00

VIEWED: 706

13 Million people living below the poverty line to be denied Legal Aid.
The government ignores it's own advisors and choses instead to press ahead with a decision which will leave even those living below the poverty line funding their own defences.

PUBLISHED: 12/06/2009 00:00:00

VIEWED: 896

How reliable is the information the public bases it’s perceptions of an accused person on?
Since the launch of wronglyaccusedperson.org.uk a mere 2 months ago, the constantly growing positive interest has highlighted a number of key issues which could affect a wrongly accused person and their families following their release.

PUBLISHED: 09/06/2009 00:00:00

VIEWED: 851

The Role of a Family Liaison Officer
It is only in the most upsetting circumstances that anyone will come into contact with a 'Family Liaison Officer'. These are understood by most to be there to support in a time of need but few realise the full implications of their actual involvement.

PUBLISHED: 31/05/2009 00:00:00

VIEWED: 781

Press Release - Sandra Lean Enters Partnership with Wrongly Accused Person
Billy Middleton introduces Sandra Lean in www.wronglyaccusedperson.org.uk partnership.

PUBLISHED: 30/05/2009 00:00:00

VIEWED: 424

Disclosure of evidence and denial of it in terms of the Human Rights Convention.
There are reasons such as those of national security or risk to life whereby disclosure of evidence can be denied, but are those the only circumstances in which a person's defence team are not given access to all the evidence?

PUBLISHED: 27/05/2009 00:00:00

VIEWED: 710

Why the right of appeal is not as straight forward as many believe.
One of the safeguards in place within our justice system is the appeal process, so how can anyone really be wrongly convicted and remain so?

PUBLISHED: 25/05/2009 00:00:00

VIEWED: 292

THE EFFECTS OF PRISON LIFE ON A REMANDED PERSON'S PROSPECT OF A FAIR TRIAL.
With strict human rights guidelines to preserve a person's dignity and ensure that all necessary facilities are provided to ensure that they can build a proper defence, anyone could be forgiven for assuming they would be treated accordingly. Or are they?

PUBLISHED: 19/05/2009 00:00:00

VIEWED: 334

How revealing the truth about a witness could see you wrongly convicted.
With a jury's sympathies firmly with an alleged victim from the outset, revealing the truth about them or any other witness at trial will only serve to strengthen their resolve against the accused. What affect does this have on a fair trial?

PUBLISHED: 17/05/2009 00:00:00

VIEWED: 334

Why are people too fearful to change solicitors?
In the run up to trial many have obvious doubts and worries about what the future holds. But few take the step of questioning their legal representatives, understandable but often a mistake.

PUBLISHED: 15/05/2009 00:00:00

VIEWED: 301

Former Jurors Can Speak!
It is illegal in this country to approach anyone who has served on a jury and ask them questions about how they came to their verdict. It is not, however, illegal for people who have served on a jury to talk about their experiences after the event.

PUBLISHED: 11/05/2009 00:00:00

VIEWED: 294

Under Arrest?
"Joe Bloggs, you are being arrested for the murder of Jack Black. You do not have to say anything, but anything you do say may be taken down and used in evidence against you."

PUBLISHED: 11/05/2009 00:00:00

VIEWED: 334

Innocence is No Defence
For many people, being questioned in relation to a serious crime is not, initially, something to be afraid of. They proceed on the basis of the old maxim “I’ve done nothing wrong, so I have nothing to fear.”

PUBLISHED: 11/05/2009 00:00:00

VIEWED: 431

DNA Testing And The Criminal Justice System
Prose and Cons of DNA evidence, a useful tool or a dangerous weapon?

PUBLISHED: 10/05/2009 00:00:00

VIEWED: 315

Remand Vs Bail in Our Justice System
While the need for public safety is important with any legal process, it has occurred to me over the last few months how impossible this is to achieve given the current methods used when deciding whether or not an accused person is bailed or remanded.

PUBLISHED: 09/05/2009 00:00:00

VIEWED: 319

How Do You Find the Right Legal Representation?
Some unfortunate individuals who have for one reason or another had a poor start in life, are all to familiar police and other law officials and know the system well. That is neither a complement nor a criticism of them, simply acceptance of fact.

PUBLISHED: 09/05/2009 00:00:00

VIEWED: 302