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Patricia Owen

Asked by Gareth ThomasLabour (Co-op)Ministry of JusticeTabled Answered 18 November 2025UIN 90105

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when he expects the Court of Appeal to consider the 1998 conviction of former subpostmistress Patricia Owen.

Answered by Sarah Sackman

The case of Patricia Owen has been referred to the Court of Appeal by the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) under section 9 of the Criminal Appeal Act 1995.

Following approval for her daughter to act on her behalf, solicitors have been directed to lodge Grounds of Appeal by 3 December 2025.

Once these are received, and the Respondent’s Notice is filed, the case will be prepared for listing before the Court.

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