Petition · past parliament · Ministry of Justice

Reimburse wrongfully convicted for deductions from compensation for living cost

Closed 50 signatures

What the petition asks

I was wrongfully convicted for a crime and after my conviction was overturned I was given compensation for the nearly 12 years I spent in prison, but this was reduced to reflect savings on living costs. I want everyone affected by these deductions to be reimbursed.
Reimburse all victims of miscarriages of justice in the UK for any deductions made to their compensation based on saved living expenses.

Timeline

26 Mar 2024 Petition opened for signatures
29 May 2024 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 50
Status Closed
Department Ministry of Justice
Opened 26 Mar 2024
Closed 29 May 2024

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.