Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 6598

Court of Appeal

Tabled: 4 October 2024

Answered: 14 October 2024

Question

Kim Johnson

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if she will take steps to refer the Court of Appeal judgment in the case of Oliver Campbell and The King, reference [2024] EWCA Crim 1036, to the Law Commission for its review of the appeal process in England and

Answer

Heidi Alexander

Criminal justice policies have advanced in the 33 years since Mr Campbell’s conviction, reflecting improved understanding of vulnerabilities. Robust processes to support defendants are now in place and regularly reviewed, for example guidance for judges o...

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