Title: Wrongful Imprisonment In The United Kingdom: When Innocence Is Not Enough | Crime Traveller
Headings: Wrongful Imprisonment In The United Kingdom: When Innocence Is Not Enough
Wrongful Imprisonment In The United Kingdom: When Innocence Is Not Enough
How Wrongful Imprisonment Can Happen
Eyewitness Testimony
Expert and Forensic Evidence
Police Misconduct
Changes in UK Legislation to Address Wrongful Convictions
Wrongful Imprisonment Cases – When Expert Evidence Is Inaccurate
Inquisitorial vs Adversarial Systems

Content: A recommendation that while makes sense has not been made into law. Furthermore, the Turnbull Guidelines in 1977 were introduced by a judge who recognized the danger of eyewitness evidence for miscarriages of justice. These meant that judges need to advise juries of caution regarding such testimony, however when juries listen to a witness stating they saw the person commit the crime and they are sitting in the courtroom, they are more than likely to believe them, particularly if they appear credible. Expert and Forensic Evidence
Although provided by experts in the field in question, personal opinion and interpretation, incorrect scientific basis and exaggerated narrative are all possibilities in this kind of evidence. While developments in modern forensic science have gone a long way to help solve crimes and cold cases, within forensic evidence, a common perception is that it is exact and cannot be wrong. However, human error, incorrect science and contamination of evidence can always happen and evidence cannot be taken as absolute in every case. Police Misconduct
We like to think that the police and law enforcement authorities always act under the laws, however, there are occasions where evidence is lost, moved or hidden or correct procedures are not entirely followed. Pressure from authorities and the public to solve a case can result in such actions. Some may be genuine mistakes, however, some cases may be conscious attempts to manipulate a case in favor of the desired outcome. There is of course also the strength of a defense counsel to consider.