There is a separate scheme for Scotland. In Northern Ireland, contact the Department of Justice.
Quick facts
- Where
- England and Wales
- Late appeal
- Can qualify
- CCRC referral
- Can qualify
- Pardon
- Can qualify
- After applying
- Send documents to MoJAS
Who can apply
You can apply for compensation if your conviction has been overturned (or quashed) by the courts and any of these apply:
- your appeal was successful and it was submitted 28 days or more after your conviction in the Crown Court, or 21 days or more after sentencing for a conviction in a magistrate’s court
- your conviction was overturned after it was referred to the Court of Appeal by the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC)
- you’ve been pardoned
After you apply
After you’ve applied, you’ll need to send documents to Miscarriages of Justice Applications Service (MoJAS).
If your appeal was heard at a Crown Court, you’ll need to send documents such as your Certificate of Conviction and the result of the appeal.
Post Office Horizon cases
If your conviction was because of the Post Office Horizon system, see the Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme.
Common questions
Who can claim compensation for a miscarriage of justice?
People whose convictions were quashed on an out-of-time appeal, after a CCRC referral, or who were pardoned.
Where does the scheme apply?
England and Wales. Scotland has its own scheme; in Northern Ireland contact the Department of Justice.
How do I apply?
Online, then send documents to the Miscarriages of Justice Applications Service.
What about Horizon cases?
They have their own redress scheme.