You can apply to the Ministry of Justice for compensation.
Unfortunately, there is no automatic right to compensation for wrongful conviction and imprisonment or detention.
But the Government can decide to give you an ex-gratia payment. An ex-gratia payment is a payment of money that an individual or organisation makes without accepting any blame.
You can apply for compensation if you have:
Unfortunately, there is no compensation for time spent in remand (being in custody while waiting for a trial or sentencing). And it is not possible for someone to apply for compensation on your behalf after your death.
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