• Insight into the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC): Interview with John Curtis and Johanna Higgins

  • Feb 13 2025
  • Length: 48 mins
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Insight into the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC): Interview with John Curtis and Johanna Higgins

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  • In this episode of LawPod, hosts Kane Miller and Ella Murphy, both law students, interview Northern Ireland Commissioner Johanna Higgins and John Curtis, in-house counsel at the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC).

    They discuss their backgrounds and roles at the CCRC, explaining how the Commission investigates potential miscarriages of justice. Johanna and John elaborate on the CCRC's powers under the Criminal Appeal Act 1995, including obtaining information from public and private entities, and their ability to have cases re-examined by the courts. They highlight specific cases, the application process, challenges faced, and the importance of raising awareness about the CCRC's work, especially among legal professionals, students, and the general public.
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