01. Miscarriages of Justice Registry

Case: David Murphy

2006

Conviction overturned

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Description
David Murphy was convicted of robbery and handling of stolen goods and was sentenced to eight years imprisonment. His conviction was overturned on the basis that the credibility of officers from the West Midlands Police Serious Crime Squad, whose evidence formed the basis of the crimes against him, was undermined by investigations showing malpractice including abuse of prisoners, fabrication of admissions, and planting evidence.
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Overview

Jurisdiction

England & Wales

First & Last Name

David
Murphy

Gender

M

Ethnicity

Unknown

Age When Imprisoned

Age When Released

Years in Prison

Compensation

Compensation Paid

Compensation Link

Compensation Type

Compensation Amount

Dates

Year of Crime

Year of Conviction

1978

Year Conviction was Overturned

2006
Excerpt

Research information

Reference

Link to Full Case

Offences

Offence

Robbery / burglary

Offence Convicted Of

Robbery and handling stolen goods

Most Serious Offence

Robbery / burglary

Courts

Factors Involved

Official misconduct

Guilty Plea

Tried with Others

Retrial

Majority Verdict

Unanimous Verdict

Evidence

Type of Witness Evidence

Affirmative Evidence of Innocence

Fresh Evidence

CCRC Referral

Yes

Neutral Citation

Crown Argued Case at CofA

Previous Appeals

Number of Previous Applications

Legal Representation on Appeal

Is Post Office Case