Claims for compensation are just innocent people
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010 compensation are only
It was found that the Ministry of Justice can not pay compensation to a man who was wrongly convicted and spent six years in prison for murder. This decision is based on the fact that he was “clearly guilty”.
This is highlighted in the case of a former teacher Sion Jenkins, whose claim for £ 500,000 was rejected by the government. Jenkins was jailed for the murder of his stepdaughter, but because the conviction quashed and retrials in two hung juries, was acquitted Jenkins.
officials have said that the appellate court to have very clear guidelines in terms of compensation where appropriate. These guidelines apply to situations like the introduction of new evidence which was later to prove his innocence relatively simple cases where the prosecution case was weak.
compensation for miscarriages of justice have always been highly controversial. For example, last year, the appellate court judge ruled in favor of Stephen Miller, who spent four years in prison on wrongful conviction. But the price was just £ 55,000, which was described as “irrationally low” campaign. Independent assessor, Lord Brennan QC, Daniel agree with this warning and recommended a price increase for Miller.
candidates always found the instructions on damages abused, and often argue that decisions such as those mentioned above may damage the judges and juries.
Harry Fletcher, National Association of Probation Officers, said: “It seems to me that people pay the absolute minimum, and possible deductions are made, no matter where people must wait. When someone is eliminated in crime simply go through the court door, they do not qualify for aid or assistance is provided. It is not just about finances, without assessing their needs and is extremely difficult for people to adapt.
“Interior clearly thinks that Jenkins was acquitted on a technicality, but that does not mean that he is innocent, but it is for them to decide. It is quite embarrassing to think that the court cancel. “/>
Antonio Torre graduated from the University of Leicester, with a degree in Law with European Union law. With enjoyed writing from a young age, Antonio has won many awards, acts as proof of its quality of writing.
