Overview

• Andrew Malkinson, wrongfully imprisoned for 17 years, faces a £100,000 deduction from his compensation.
• The policy reversal applies only to future compensation payments, not past ones.
• Paul Blackburn, who was wrongfully imprisoned for 25 years, also will not be refunded deductions.
• Critics argue the policy is morally wrong and compounds the injustices faced by victims.
• Government maintains a commitment to help victims rebuild their lives, despite the controversial deductions.