Not the Only One: Delivering Justice for the Wrongly Convicted

Please join us for the annual CALA in-person conference.

Following the exoneration of Andy Malkinson and the sub-postmasters, this year’s event will bring together key speakers involved in the various aspects of overturning wrongful convictions to discuss recent miscarriages of justice and recommendations for reform and to provide practical pointers and updates for practitioners.

The event will include panel discussions exploring the importance of journalism and the media in highlighting miscarriages of justice; practitioners' experiences of working on miscarriage of justice cases; and the role of investigation when justice miscarries.

Speakers:

• Master Alix Beldam, Registrar of the Court of Appeal, Criminal Division

• Professor Penney Lewis, Commissioner for Law at the Law Commission

• Farrhat Arshad KC, Doughty Street Chambers

Panellists include:

• Emily Dugan, The Guardian
• Richard Brooks, Private Eye
• Tom Wainwright, Barrister, Garden Court Chambers
• Steven Bird, Director, Birds Solicitors
• Emma Torr, Co-Director, APPEAL
• Ed Henry KC, Mountford Chambers
• James Burley, Investigator, APPEAL

The event is open to all.

Refreshments will be provided throughout the day. Lunch will also be provided.

When: 9th November 2024, Registration 09.30 - 09.55 and conference from 10.00 - 15.45 (delegate pack including programme will be sent in advance of the conference).

Where: Linklaters London, One Silk St, London EC2Y 8HQ (in-person only event).

Cost: £20 for members / pupils / students / trainees and £40 for everyone else including non-members.

Notice of CALA’s AGM

Please note that the AGM will take place following the conference at 15.45. Anyone wishing to join the Committee or propose any other motions at the AGM should contact the Secretary by 5pm on 20th October 2024 via .

The CALA Committee is very keen to hear from new members wishing to join the Committee and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

Join CALA as a member

To make use of the conference discount for members, make sure you use or renew your CALA membership. See to download an application form and email it to .

Membership is open to everyone involved or interested in criminal appeal work, regardless of stage of qualification.