Criminal Cases Review Commission told to urgently improve after Malkinson failings

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The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) is urged to urgently enhance its investigative processes following criticisms of poor casework quality assurance, highlighted by failings in the Andrew Malkinson case. The watchdog insists the CCRC remains fit for purpose but must improve to prevent future errors.

Watchdog criticises ‘lack of proactive, effective casework quality assurance’ but says CCRC ultimately fit for purpose The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) must urgently improve its investigations to avoid a repeat of failings such as those in the Andrew Malkinson scandal, a watchdog has found. Anthony Rogers, the chief inspector of the Crown Prosecution Service, delivered the warning after carrying out an independent inspection of casework by the body that investigates potential miscarriages of justice. Continue reading...