Andrew Malkinson: Wrongful conviction compensation represents ‘two decades of living hell’

Andrew Malkinson has said that his wrongful conviction compensation represents “two decades of living hell” after he spent 17 years in prison for a rape in Greater Manchester he did not commit.

The 57-year-old’s case sparked outrage about living costs covering their time in prison being docked from compensation payments.

The rule was scrapped with immediate effect on Sunday, 6 August, by Justice Secretary Alex Chalk KC.

Mr Malkinson said the payment under the miscarriage of justice compensation scheme, which is a maximum of £1m for more than 10 years’ imprisonment, represents “lost opportunities and lost love.”