The absurdity of the English legal system is best summed up by this. A man eventually found not guilty of a crime he spent five years in prison for has not demonstrated he is innocent, and therefore cannot get compensation.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8rkvxlkpx2o

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'After five years in jail, they agree I'm innocent but won't pay out'

Growing calls to make compensation rules for miscarriage of justice victims less strict.