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ARTICLE · 20 JULY 2023

Wrongfully convicted in Australia - your options

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Australia has experienced many high-profile cases of innocent people being imprisoned for a crime they did not commit.

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Jarryd Bartle
Jarryd Bartle
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A 'wrongful conviction' occurs when a person is convicted of crime they did not commit.

From Lindy Chamberlain to Andrew Mallard, Australia has experienced many high-profile cases of innocent people being imprisoned for a crime they did not commit.

Here's what you need to know about the causes of wrongful convictions in Australia and the options available for the innocent hoping to clear their name.

HOW PREVALENT ARE WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS?

There are no good estimates on the percentage of defendants who have been wrongfully convicted in Australia. However, there have been nearly 100 documented cases of wrongful conviction since 1922.

Common causes of wrongful convictions both in Australia and abroad include:

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