By David Young-
The questionable murder conviction of an East Londoner has taken a significant step forward after his case was highlighted in a high-profile gathering at the Houses of Parliament.
Jason Moore, convicted of murder in 2013 based solely on the eyewitness testimony of a drunken man, has garnered increasing attention, especially after a two-year Newsquest investigation unearthed compelling evidence questioning his guilt.
The conviction stems from a 2005 stabbing incident outside the Valentine pub in Gants Hill, where Robert Darby lost his life.
Despite the absence of forensic evidence tying Moore to the crime, he was sentenced based on the identification by a single eyewitness, seven years post the incident.
The worrying thing about the witnesses account is his subsequent admission to have been drunk at the time.
However, some analysts have told The Eye Of Media.Com that a drunk man can still witness a crime, depending on how drunk they were, and how confident they are of what they witnessed.
Recently, at a meeting hosted by the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Miscarriages of Justice, Moore’s case received renewed focus.
The event, also marking the launch of a legal journal called PROOF, aimed to shed light on suspected and proven miscarriages of justice.
Among the attendees were top barristers, MPs, journalists, and advocates like Jason’s sister, Kirstie, accompanied by prominent figures like the Bishop of Stepney and justice campaigner Lord Nicholas Monson.
The meeting provided a platform for voices like Andrew Malkinson, who served 17 years for a crime he didn’t commit, emphasizing the urgent need for reforms in the appeal system. Malkinson’s case, similar to Moore’s brings critical attention to the systemic flaws that prolong wrongful imprisonments, even when exculpatory evidence surfaces.
The event witnessed a robust turnout, with notable attendees including MPs, investigative journalists, and individuals like Oliver Campbell and Winston Trew, both fighting their own battles against miscarriages of justice.
PROOF’s latest edition, aptly titled “The Other Ones,” features these cases, highlighting the recurring failures within the criminal justice system.
Acknowledging the gravity of these issues, barrister Glyn Maddocks KC praised Malkinson for his resilience, echoing sentiments that the criminal justice system must confront its mistakes head-on.
The launch coincided with Newsquest’s commendable feat of winning two national awards for their relentless pursuit of justice in Moore’s case.
While Moore’s legal team presses forward with the appeal, the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) faces scrutiny.