Judge appointed to chair independent Malkinson Inquiry.
M2 PRESSWIRE-October 26, 2023-: Judge appointed to chair independent Malkinson Inquiry
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Leading criminal judge, Sarah Munro KC, has been appointed by the Lord Chancellor to chair the public inquiry into the wrongful conviction of Andrew Malkinson today (26 October 2023).
- Her Honour Judge Sarah Munro KC appointed as chair for Andrew Malkinson Inquiry
- Inquiry will look at actions of police, prosecutors and appeals review body
- Chair to provide regular updates to Lord Chancellor throughout inquiry
Mr Malkinson spent 17 years in prison for a rape he did not commit plus a further three under probation supervision before his conviction was overturned by the Court of Appeal in July.
The Inquiry will investigate the handling and role of Greater Manchester Police (GMP), the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), and the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) in Mr Malkinson's conviction and subsequent appeal to ensure lessons are learned from the significant miscarriage of justice he suffered. All agencies have pledged their full co-operation to the inquiry.
Mr Malkinson met with the newly appointed Chair and the Lord Chancellor to discuss the terms of reference and running of the inquiry.
Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice Alex Chalk said:
Mr Malkinson suffered an atrocious miscarriage of justice and I am determined to ensure that he and the original victim get the answers they deserve.
I know that Her Honour Judge Munro KC, a senior and highly respected judge, will leave no stone unturned in getting to the bottom of what went wrong, so that vital lessons are learned.
Her Honor Judge Sarah Munro KC said:
I am honoured to be appointed to chair the Andrew Malkinson Inquiry. Mr Malkinson's wrongful convictions for horrific crimes he did not commit have cost him nearly two decades of freedom - time he has been forced to spend protesting his innocence and fighting for justice - and have had a devastating impact on his life.
The Inquiry will focus on the police investigation, criminal trial, Mr Malkinson's appeals and any matters that I consider relevant and important to uncovering how and why this serious miscarriage of justice took place.
Mr Malkinson deserves the truth, and I am determined that this Inquiry will be fearless and robust in seeking that truth and considering what lessons the justice system must learn.
The terms of reference set out that:
- The Inquiry will operate so as not to...
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