Peter Sullivan, who has spent 38 years in jail for murder, has conviction quashed

Peter Sullivan, who spent 38 years in prison for a murder he did not commit, has had his conviction quashed by the court of appeal. Sullivan, arrested in 1986 for the murder of barmaid Diane Sindall, was convicted in 1987 and has persisted in challenging his conviction for years. The Criminal Cases Review Commission recognized new DNA evidence indicating that Sullivan was innocent, leading judges to conclude that his conviction was no longer safe. This case highlights serious concerns about miscarriages of justice in the UK.

Lord Justice Holroyde stated: 'In the light of that evidence, it is impossible to regard the appellant's conviction as safe.' He emphasized the importance of justice.

Barristers for the Crown Prosecution Service agreed that the DNA evidence fundamentally cast doubt on the safety of the conviction, stating, 'there is no credible basis on which the appeal can be opposed.'

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