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What we mean by a miscarriage of justice
The Fund uses “miscarriage of justice” for a case in which there is serious doubt about the guilt of a person who has been convicted, whether or not an appeal court has quashed the conviction.
That doubt can enter during an investigation, in the way evidence is weighed, at trial, or on appeal. Many of these cases never become public.
The Fund assists people affected by potential miscarriages of justice and the legal representatives acting for them. Help from the Fund is free of charge. The work is voluntary.
This note is general information for readers in Australia. It is not a finding about any person, and it is not legal advice.
General information for readers in Australia. This page is not legal advice.