Andrew Malkinson, who spent 17 years wrongfully imprisoned for rape, is still awaiting compensation three years post-release. His conviction was overturned last July due to significant mismanagement of his case. His lawyer, Emily Bolton, expressed frustration over the lengthy process and the state’s perceived mistrust, noting that Malkinson has faced bureaucratic hurdles in proving his eligibility for benefits. Despite the Ministry of Justice acknowledging his wrongful conviction, they cite a current average wait time of 31 weeks for compensation decisions, leaving Malkinson feeling abandoned by the system.

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