Ministers are considering a public inquiry into the case of Andrew Malkinson, who was wrongly convicted of rape. The possibility of Keir Starmer, current leader of the Labour Party, being called in front of this inquiry has emerged.
Police had evidence that could have cleared the conviction
Despite having DNA evidence that would have cleared Malkinson three years after his 2004 conviction, the police failed to take action. While Starmer, who served as head of the Crown Prosecution Service from 2008 to 2013, had no direct involvement in the case, his knowledge of the system could shed light on how it failed Malkinson, now aged 57, according to the Conservative Party.
Tory MP calls for full inquiry
Tory MP David Morris has demanded a full inquiry into the case, in which Malkinson's wrongful conviction highlights the occurrence of miscarriages of justice. Morris argues that Starmer, who was Director of Public Prosecutions at the time, should be held fully accountable for the actions and inactions of his organization. Morris believes this matter needs urgent attention and hopes that Starmer would agree.
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