Beth Winter, MP for Cynon Valley, said it was an 'insult' that wrongfully convicted individuals have been charged for their time in prison
, has written to Mr Chalk highlighting another similar case of someone forced to pay for prison time despite being acquitted.to offer blanket compensation for those who have been subject to these rules.
He has received substantial compensation, Ms Winter said, but had thousands of pounds deducted to cover the cost of his time in prison.“Mr O’Brien received £692,000 from the Home Office in compensation when his conviction was quashed and a further £300,000 from South Wales Police when they agreed to settle a claim for malicious prosecution and misfeasance in public office,” Mr Winter wrote in the letter.
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