On September 2, 2004, Michael Naughton launched the Bristol University Innocence Project to tackle the rising issue of wrongful convictions within the UK criminal justice system. Naughton, an experienced sociology and criminal law lecturer, stressed the dire circumstances faced by many wrongly imprisoned individuals. Inspired by established practices in the US and Australia, the initiative pairs idealistic law students with legal experts to prepare appeals for those claiming innocence. Naughton's personal journey through education and his research on systemic flaws inform his commitment to reform the justice system.
Michael Naughton emphasized the urgent need to address wrongful convictions in the UK, highlighting the increasing numbers of individuals trapped in prison without hope of exoneration.
Launching the Bristol University Innocence Project, Naughton aimed to empower law students to investigate possible miscarriages of justice and prepare appeals under academic supervision.
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