‘Not a rare case’: Kathleen Folbigg pardon sparks calls for new body to review possible wrongful convictions
by Mostafa Rachwani from on (#6C59K)
Former high court judge Michael Kirby among experts calling for a criminal cases review commission in Australia
Kathleen Folbigg described her pardon and release after 20 years in prison as a victory for science and especially truth".
But not all cases of wrongful conviction end this way. It took a sustained push from Folbigg's friends and years of pro bono legal work.
Sign up for Guardian Australia's free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup
Continue reading...