What We Can Do

If we decide, after reviewing a case, that there may have been a miscarriage of justice and it is in the interests of justice to do so, we can refer the case to the High Court.  It is then a matter for the High Court to decide whether the conviction should be quashed or if the sentence should be changed.  If the High Court quashes a conviction it can give authority for a fresh prosecution.  During the review of a case, we can interview any witness where we feel it is  necessary and relevant to do so.

We can choose not to interview witnesses that the applicant wishes to be interviewed if we feel that it is unnecessary.  We can choose not to investigate grounds of review raised by an applicant if we are of the view that the grounds are unsubstantiated.  We can refuse to accept an application for review where an applicant submits a second application or further applications after having had a full review conducted, where no new issues are raised.