BBCThe head of the body responsible for investigating potential miscarriage of justices in England, Wales and Northern Ireland has resigned following months of criticism.
Karen Kneller stood down as chief executive of the Criminal Cases Review Commission on Wednesday after 12 years in the role.
There had been calls for her to resign when the CCRC admitted “failing” Andrew Malkinson, who spent 17 years in prison for a crime he did not commit despite serious concerns the evidence against him was flawed.
In May, the justice select committee said the organisation had shown an “inability to learn from its own mistakes” on Kneller’s watch.
She has not commented since her departure was confirmed.
Dame Vera Baird, who was appointed chair of the CCRC last month and tasked with leading a review, said: “The CCRC has a vital role to play in the criminal justice system, but confidence in the organisation has been badly damaged.
“Confidence in our work must be restored.”
Amanda Pearce, casework operations director at the CCRC, has been appointed interim chief executive.
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