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<p>The appropriate route to challenge a conviction and/or sentence is by way of appeal.</p><p>
</p><p>Anyone who has been convicted of a criminal offence in England, Wales or Northern
Ireland can apply to the Criminal Cases Review Commission, which can review and investigate
possible miscarriages of justice. Where there is a real possibility that the conviction
or sentence will not be upheld, the Commission can refer the case to the appropriate
court.</p><p> </p><p>For the Commission to refer a case there normally needs to be
significant new evidence or issue that might affect the safety of the conviction or
sentence.</p>
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