Malkinson Inquiry

Non-statutory independent inquiry into the wrongful conviction of Andrew Malkinson for rape and the 17 years he spent wrongly imprisoned.

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Non-statutory independent inquiry into the wrongful conviction of Andrew Malkinson for rape and the 17 years he spent wrongly imprisoned. Chaired by HHJ Sarah Munro KC, it examines the roles of Greater Manchester Police, the Crown Prosecution Service and the Criminal Cases Review Commission. The Inquiry resumed after the conclusion of Rex v Paul Quinn. Its 15 July 2026 update says Phase 2 work is continuing, including disclosure, forensic review and identifying witnesses. No final report date has been announced.

Where it stands

No report has been published yet.

ChairJudge Sarah MunroJudge / Judiciary
Commissioned byMinistry of Justice
Established26 Oct 2023
Duration so far3 years
Total reported cost£2.9m
Announced 24 Aug 2023
Terms of reference 26 Oct 2023
Phase 2 begins 24 Feb 2024
Work resumes after Quinn trial 17 Apr 2026

Reports & recommendations

The inquiry has not published a report yet. Recommendations will be tracked here, with the government response to each, once it does.

Latest evidence

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