More people are serving prison time for crimes they are later cleared of, causing mental anguish and financial strain.

New data reveals that more people are serving prison time for crimes of which they are later cleared. Jack*, who spent nine months in jail and two years on bail before being found not guilty of indecent assault, experienced mental anguish and his family suffered significant loss. Criminal Bar Association Vice President Sumudu Thode notes that this is more common than people think, and the costs of housing prisoners are high.

June 16, 2024
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