Law Commission proposes reforms on how possible miscarriages of justice are handled

Report also criticises compensation system for people wrongly convicted of crimes in England and Wales

More potential wrongful convictions could be sent back to the appeal court under proposals to change the way the miscarriages of justice watchdog decides cases.

Suggestions by the Law Commission, which reviews legislation in England and Wales, for reform of the criminal appeals system include making it easier for those cleared of crimes to receive compensation and enabling investigation into allegations of jury misconduct.