Falsely convicted man who spent £500k clearing his name is rejected for compensation
Brian Buckle, a man wrongfully convicted of sex abuse and imprisoned for five years, has had his compensation claim rejected by the UK Ministry of Justice. Despite being cleared of all charges, he faces ongoing financial ruin and mental health struggles.
Why it matters
It raises significant questions about the adequacy of the UK's legal compensation system for victims of miscarriages of justice.
Image source, Stephen Fildes / BBC Image caption, Brian Buckle spent five years in prison for crimes he did not commit
The article reports on a legal dispute by presenting the victim's perspective alongside government procedural context.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in