In what the Justice Secretary described as ‘an atrocious miscarriage of justice’ Andy Malkinson, now 58, was jailed aged 38, following a trial based on deeply flawed evidence, including the testimony of a known liar and heroin addict.

"Andy described his trial as like being in a parallel universe, where only he knew the truth and everyone else was in another universe where he was guilty.”

Andy has yet to receive compensation – incredibly, he had first to fight a rule that meant his bed and board in prison would have been deducted from any settlement. And his quest for accountability has been delayed by the announcement of the General Election which has stalled the publication of a report into the handling of Andy’s case by the Criminal Cases Review Commission.

All these delays have meant Andy – unable to work due to mental ill health caused by his long incarceration – has been forced to rely on £363.74 a month Universal Credit and occasional visits to a local foodbank.