Petition · Ministry of Justice
An independent review body for miscarriages of justice involving racial bias.
Open for signatures
26 signatures
What the petition asks
We call on the UK Government to establish an independent body to review criminal convictions where credible evidence suggests racial bias, discrimination, or unequal treatment may have contributed to a miscarriage of justice.
Justice must be equal for all. Where racism may have influenced investigations, prosecutions, court decisions, or sentencing, there must be an independent route to review convictions.
This is in the public interest because racial injustice damages trust in the courts, harms communities, and risks innocent people remaining wrongfully convicted. An independent review body would improve accountability, restore confidence, and help prevent future miscarriages of justice.
This is in the public interest because racial injustice damages trust in the courts, harms communities, and risks innocent people remaining wrongfully convicted. An independent review body would improve accountability, restore confidence, and help prevent future miscarriages of justice.
Timeline
| 7 May 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
26
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
7 May 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.