Overview

• Andrew Malkinson, wrongfully imprisoned for 17 years, highlights flaws in the CCRC's handling of DNA evidence.
• CCRC's new initiative will re-examine DNA in cases prior to 2016, focusing on those where offender identity is contested.
• Malkinson's case prompts a major review, with expectations of a critical outcome on CCRC's procedures.
• Legal experts and advocates urge for an expansion of the review's scope to include more types of cases and advanced DNA techniques.
• CCRC seeks additional government funding to expedite the retesting process and address potential miscarriages of justice.