The New Zealand Criminal Cases Review Commission is a distinctively New Zealand approach to addressing potential miscarriages of justice.
Their role is to review potential miscarriage of justice cases and refer appropriate cases back to an appeal court.
If a person convicted of a criminal offence believes they have been wrongly convicted or sentenced, they can apply to have their conviction, sentence, or both reviewed. Their Commissioners will review the case and decide whether a referral should be made.
The New Zealand Criminal Cases Review Commission is an independent Crown entity that employs specialist staff to investigate possible miscarriage of justice cases.
Click here to learn more about the Criminal Cases Review Commission / Te Kāhui Tātari Ture.
