Andrew Malkinson Cleared After 20 Years
A recent ruling by the Court of Appeal exposed serious flaws in the case of Andrew Malkinson, whose 2004 conviction for rape was overturned due to crucial evidence withheld by the Greater Manchester Police (GMP) during his trial. On 26 July 2023, the Court overturned Mr. Malkinson’s wrongful conviction, following the emergence of new DNA…
Latest Enhanced DBS Disclosure Figures
A recent Freedom Of Information Act Request to the ministry of justice by Accused.Me.UK shows that the likelihood of non conviction information being included in an enhanced DBS has reduced even further. The last data we could find showed that where police held non conviction information it was included in the enhanced DBS check 0.83%…
What Happens to Your Information After a ‘Not Guilty’ Verdict in Court in England & Wales?
When someone is found not guilty in court, it’s natural to wonder what happens to the fingerprints, DNA material, and other records related to the case. In England and Wales, there are specific rules and processes in place to handle this situation. Deletion of Fingerprint and DNA Material: Fingerprint and DNA material are stored in…
NFA – Understanding Police Records: Local, National & Biometric Records
If you’ve been involved in an investigation, it’s important to know what happens with your police records, especially if the outcome is a “No Further Action” (NFA) decision. Let’s break down the key points in easy-to-understand terms: By understanding how police records are handled after an NFA decision, you can be better informed about your…
Types Of False Accuser
There are plenty of reasons why people make False Accusations and quite often the False Accusers personality traits can also contribute to why they would make a False Accusation. Whilst there is zero excuse for making a false accusation you will find that trying to estabilsh the type of false accuser you are facing can…
