The Unending Sorrow of a Miscarriage of Justice The case of Andrew Malkinson, wrongfully convicted and imprisoned for 17 years, raises uncomfortable questions about our justice system's treatment of those wrongly accused.
The government's efforts to rectify past injustices are heartening, but the revelation that Malkinson may be asked to pay up to £10,000 in legal fees out of his compensation is a stark reminder of systemic flaws.
Malkinson's case is not unique; he was one of many victims of miscarriages of justice.