Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) The Criminal Cases Review Commission is the independent public body set up to investigate possible miscarriages of justice in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Commission assesses whether convictions or sentences should be referred to a court of appeal.
 

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 Guide to Information About the CCRC
 
 

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Corporate Plan 2009-12


This outlines the Commission's longer term objectives
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Business Plan 2009-10


This outlines the Commission's objectives for the year
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Annual Report 2008 - 2009


This is the Commission's twelfth Annual Report and Accounts, and covers the period from 1 April 2008 to 31 March 2009.
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Corporate Plan 2008-11


This outlines the Commission's longer term objectives
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Business Plan 2008-09


This outlines the Commission's objectives for the year.
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Annual Report 2007 - 2008


This is the Commission's eleventh Annual Report and Accounts, and covers the period from 1 April 2007 to 31 March 2008.
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Quashing Convictions Consultation Paper - CCRC's response (Dec 2006)


CCRC's response to Consultation Paper
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Annual Report 2006 - 2007


This is the Commission's tenth Annual Report and Accounts, and covers the period from 1 April 2006 to 31 March 2007.
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Who we are booklet


This booklet contains information about the Commission, including a chart showing the case review process.
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The Way We Work


This leaflet describes how we carry out the case review process.
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Information pack


This folder contains our main information leaflets, each of which can be downloaded from the individual links below.
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Legal Representation


This leaflet gives guidance on legal representation and Legal Aid for CCRC cases.
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Application Form


Anyone who wishes to have a case reviewed can write to the Commission about it, or fill in an application form. The form provides a step by step guide to the information the Commission needs to start reviewing a case as soon as possible. It has been awarded the Plain English Campaign's Crystal Mark.

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Audio Tape


An eight minute audio tape introduces the Commission. It is particularly useful for people with literacy problems, and those currently in custody with limited access to video facilities. The tape features interviews with two successful applicants, John Kamara and Deborah Henry, and one of the Commission's Legal Advisers, John Wagstaff, explains key points about the Commission's work.

       
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Video


A fifteen minute video, entitled 'Open To Question', introduces the Commission to potential applicants, the legal profession, and other bodies and individuals working in the criminal justice system. The video sets out the Commission's investigative powers, explains when it can and can't review a case, gives the key points the Commission needs to know about an application, describes how a case is reviewed, and provides advice on finding a solicitor.
       
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Business Plan 2006-07


This outlines the Commission's objectives for the year.
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Corporate Plan 2006-09


This outlines the Commission's longer term objectives.
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Management Statement


The management statement and its associated financial memorandum have been drawn up by the Home Office in consultation with the Northern Ireland Office and the CCRC. The document is derived from a model prepared by The Treasury. It sets out the overarching framework within which the CCRC will operate.
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Annual Report 2005 - 2006


This is the Commission's ninth Annual Report and Accounts, and covers the period from 1 April 2005 to 31 March 2006.
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Annual Report 2004 - 2005


This is the Commission's eight Annual Report and Accounts, and covers the period from 1 April 2004 to 31 March 2005.
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Annual Report 2003 - 2004


This is the Commission's seventh Annual Report and Accounts, and covers the period from 1 April 2003 to 31 March 2004
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Annual Report 2002 - 2003


This is the Commission's sixth Annual Report and Accounts, and covers the period from 1 April 2002 to 31 March 2003

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Annual Report 2001 - 2002


This is the Commission's fifth Annual Report and Accounts, and covers the period from 1 April 2001 to 31 March 2002

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Annual Report 2000 - 2001


This is the Commission's fourth Annual Report and Accounts, and covers the period from 1 April 2000 to 31 March 2001

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Annual Report 1999 - 2000


This is the Commission's third Annual Report and Accounts, and covers the period from 1 April 1999 to 31 March 2000.

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Annual Report 1998 - 1999


The Commission's second Annual Report and Accounts were published on 20 July 1999.
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Annual Report 1997 - 1998


The Commission's first Annual Report and Accounts were published on 21 July 1998. It covers the fifteen month period from January 1997, when the Commission was established, to 31 March 1998.

       
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