Rebuilding lives

Support for People Who Say They Are Wrongfully Convicted

At Rebuilding Lives, we support people in prison who maintain their innocence and families seeking answers. Many wrongful convictions happen because key evidence is missed, procedures are not followed, or information is never properly examined. Our role is to help identify those gaps and guide people toward the next steps.

You Are Not Alone

If you or a loved one is in prison and believes the conviction is unsafe, you are not alone. Many people have been wrongly convicted due to:

• Missing or withheld evidence
• Inconsistent witness statements
• Timeline errors
• Unchallenged forensic results
• Police or procedural failures
• Poor legal representation

We provide calm, structured guidance to help uncover these issues.

How We Find Gaps in Criminal Cases

We carefully review case information to identify possible weaknesses, including:

• Timeline inconsistencies – events that do not align
• Evidence gaps – evidence that was ignored, lost, or never tested
• Disclosure failures – information not shared with the defence
• Witness reliability issues – contradictions or changes in statements
• Procedural breaches – failures in police or court processes

We look at the whole picture, not just the verdict.

Case Review & CCRC Guidance

We help people understand whether their case may be suitable for further review, including guidance on applying to the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC).

Our support includes:

• Clear explanation of what the CCRC looks for
• Help structuring case concerns
• Identifying what counts as “new evidence”
• Guidance on how to present issues clearly

You do not need a solicitor to begin understanding your options.

Who This Support Is For

• People in prison maintaining innocence
• Families seeking answers for loved ones
• Individuals considering appeals or CCRC applications
• People who feel their case was never properly examined

How to Get Help

If you believe there are gaps in a criminal case, the first step is to share the information securely and confidentially.