An independent body also has the potential of becoming a repository of knowledge concerning the systemic causes of wrongful conviction, and a resource for those seeking to improve the criminal justice system. (slaw.ca)
The manner in which causes of wrongful convictions are studied and what recommendations are presented to eradicate them are largely dependent on the effectiveness of the review process that investigates wrongful convictions. (slaw.ca)
There are many causes of wrongful convictions, and more than one can be present in a given case. (exonerate.org)