Griffith's Innocence Project will take on cases where initial investigations support an Applicant’s assertion that they have been wrongly convicted. Due to our limited resources, the large number of applications received and our strict guidelines, many cases will not be accepted.

We will try to assist when:

There has been a conviction and the appeal period has expired

developments in expert evidence, including but not limited to DNA evidence, whether used at trial or not, may provide new evidence to support a claim of innocence by an Applicant.

We do not accept cases:

Involving sexual offences where there is an admission of sexual contact or where the parties are known to each other

where the claim of wrongful conviction relies on lack of intent or on certain legal defences like self-defence, provocation or consent.

Griffith's Innocence Project is not a legal practice, nor are our volunteers necessarily solicitors. We do not provide legal advice, or conduct legal advocacy and legal professional privilege will not attach to materials and information sent to us. There are lawyers who are associated with Griffith's Innocence Project and we may seek assistance from these lawyers from time to time.



All applications for assistance must be in writing and sent to our postal address, you can find our contact details below.