Just a quick message now that we’ve set up the site to let you know we’re right behind you and doing everything we can.
Keep your chin up, we’re right behind you.
June 23rd, 2009
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June 27th, 2009 - 11:27 pm
Hi Simon. Just to say Keep Strong. Never give up hope. You are in my thoughts and prayers. So many people are rooting for you.
July 5th, 2009 - 10:29 am
I’ve looked at the site that Billy has done for you. I really think the whole case seems a complete mess and that it’s awful that you are where you are. I really hope justice will be done for you soon. Stay strong
July 12th, 2009 - 10:23 pm
Hi Simon
Billy’s dad here, I think that your site is looking really good and explains the whole case very well and what a travesty of justice your case is.
It must be really heartening for you to know that you have so much support out here.
Hoping everything goes well on 24th and I leave you with the same message that I gave to Billy on every phone call while he was on remand and that is ‘Keep strong and keep your pecker up’.
Justice will prevail.
Good luck!!!
July 14th, 2009 - 7:51 pm
Hi,
All the best and I hope you get a good turn out on the 24th. I don’t believe for a minute you should be locked up.
Lets hope you are released asap to start enjoying your married life!
July 14th, 2009 - 9:20 pm
Hello mate,
It must be so hard to be locked up for so long, can’t believe it’s 7 years already!! I’m sending you my regards and wishing you lots of luck with your appeal!
All the best mate,
Bobble
July 14th, 2009 - 9:31 pm
Hey there Si, remember me? hope your doing ok matey, cant believe that you are still there with the power of you family and friends behind you and especially Steffie, My god what a fighter that girl is.
I really want to join the demonstration but cannot due to my health but I will be as I ever am fighting in your corner.
not long now mate, positive vibes to you and your family and big hugs cant wait for that party.
Lots of love
Lesley
xx
July 14th, 2009 - 10:27 pm
Many thanks for your messages, I know Simon appreciates everyone’s support very much.
I will be sending a letter to Simon tomorrow so will pass them on to him at the same time.
Regards
Billy Middleton
July 15th, 2009 - 8:53 pm
hiya simon, just wanted to say that i truely believe you have suffered a terrible injustice and hope that the web site is a success for your plight, i have a flyer ready and will be posting it on the 20th. As dad says keep strong you have a lot of support.
July 15th, 2009 - 9:05 pm
I’ve come onto the site to say a big huge thank you to Billy for all his hard work and dedication and for helping us to get Simon’s campaign up and running again.
Billy you’ve worked wonders! So on behalf of both Simon and myself, I want to let you know that we are forever thankful!
I also want to say thank you to all of Simon’s supporters, both past and present, and I hope to meet some of you in person next week!
Stephanie Hall
July 15th, 2009 - 10:43 pm
Thanks very much for that but never forget what you do yourself. Really all I have done is help you along a bit with what you wanted to do.
July 16th, 2009 - 3:00 pm
Get heard…Spread the word..Peace and love will prevails…
Vin x
July 23rd, 2009 - 10:43 am
Just a quick note, first to say congratulations on your marriage, and secondly to say well done, all of you, for all the hard work you have done in getting Simon’s campaign going again.
I talk about your case everywhere I go, and people are still buying the book two years down the line, so your story is still being told. This site can only increase the numbers of people who hear about your plight, and will support your fight for freedom.
You are in my thoughts always – stay strong, and keep fighting.
Sandra
July 24th, 2009 - 6:46 pm
Hi there.
just wana say well done steph your man must be so proud of you 4 all you have done & keep doing 4 him untill he comes home.
simon hang in there mate you will be home soon if your wife keeps go the way she is!
keep strong & hold your head high
love simone & family xx
July 29th, 2009 - 12:44 pm
Has this campaign been highlighted on Facebook and the like?
This would be just another way of reaching a lot more people with reletively little effort.
cheers,
S.
October 14th, 2009 - 7:28 pm
Hi Simon – wonderful news today and hope all goes well for you. Best wishes Mo Hill
October 14th, 2009 - 9:33 pm
Hi Simon and Steph just heard the great great news – all the very best Brigitte
October 14th, 2009 - 11:42 pm
Hi Simon
Just heard the good news about the appeal and want to wish you and all your closest the very best of luck and hope you don’t have to wait too long for the appeal, only long enough to get the job done properly and get you free.
Good luck.
Billy’s Dad
October 14th, 2009 - 11:46 pm
I would just like to wish you all the luck in the world with your appeal . Keep your feet on the ground but keep your chin up.
Best wishes,
Billy’s Mam.
October 15th, 2009 - 4:48 pm
You can do it, Simon!
Bon chance!!
Nigel Baldwin
(a friend of Susan May)
October 16th, 2009 - 3:07 pm
keep strong and positive, you have tremendous support
marie
(billy’s sister)
October 17th, 2009 - 5:49 pm
Hi Simon,
We are so pleased to hear the news of your appeal, it’s about time, you have been in prison far too long, so congratulations.
From the Rose Family x
October 19th, 2009 - 7:17 pm
Why isnt there anything on here about the appeal? what’s the point of this website?
October 21st, 2009 - 12:32 pm
Hi Roger,
We will be updating the site later today to include news of the appeal. However our role at wronglyaccusedperson.org.uk has never solely been behind the scenes or public awareness but includes more personal support for those concerned. Over the last week, with heightened emotions it is the later which has been our priority in this case.
October 31st, 2009 - 7:00 pm
Wow.. Thank you to each and everyone of you for your messages of support, including those that do not appear on the site.
I think it was a week or so before we got over the ’shock’ of the news! Which wasn’t expected until the end of the year.
x
Apologises for having not acknowledged them sooner but as I’m sure you can imagine, these past couple of weeks have been like riding a rollercoaster!
This is an extremely anxious time, more so for Simon who is in the worst place possible!
Simon’s solicitor, Campbell Malone, recently said, “We are over the most difficult hurdle but there is a lot of work to be done. We have a way to go before we get Simon home.”
So on reflection of that, we are doing all we can to keep our feet on the ground. This is until we receive the next bit of news in the process!
On a personal note we would like to say a big huge thank you to Sandra Lean (& louise) for having highlighted Simon’s case in her book ‘No Smoke’. (A simplified read for anyone who wishes to learn more about ‘the shocking truth about British justice’)
I would also like to personally say thank you to Sandra for giving me the inspiration & courage to get Simon’s campaign back off of the gound! And in more recent times, for just ‘being there’ and ‘being you!’
The day Simon walks free will be one of the biggest days of his life, a momentous day for us all!!
Billy it was through the tragedy of you losing your daughter Annalise, & the events that followed, that our paths crossed.
You set up your site to help support others in her memory.
So it is on this thought that we look to the future…..
The day that we are all gathered together celebrating (& crying) in ‘The Strand’, speechless, ecstatic and in shock as to what to say next…. What an awesome day that will be!!!!
Words fail me when it comes to expressing just how grateful we are for ALL you have done!
We hope this day will also show you, you have already achieved what you set out to do and gone over and beyond honouring your daughters legacy! What an extroardinary man you are!! See you soon!
November 1st, 2009 - 8:57 pm
Stay strong and keep fighting, the truth will win out finally
November 3rd, 2009 - 7:36 pm
Hi Simon,
When I heard the news of your appeal whilst driving I nearly lost control! To hear that news was absolutely amazing and I’m so glad people are fighting so so hard for you, such as Steph, what a truly great person. I am still in the same company, as are Cody, Becky and many others. I for one cannot wait for the day I can meet up with a great lost friend and have a beer to celebrate freedom from the gross injustice that you have endured.
With love and best wishes.
Jeremy Harper.
November 12th, 2009 - 6:57 pm
The very best of luck with your appeal.
I was recently released from prison after serving 6 years unlawfully imprisoned.
Once again best wishes.
Caul Grant
November 18th, 2009 - 10:04 am
Best of luck with the appeal, Simon. I hope it goes well, and after reading the latest article about your case in Private Eye I can’t see how it won’t. Reading about it makes me so angry, I can’t for the life of me understand how you were convicted in the first place.
November 18th, 2009 - 4:36 pm
The very best of luck to you Simon, I am pleased that you have got your appeal. Steph you have worked so hard. Better times will be ahead of you both. Best Wishes
November 21st, 2009 - 1:41 am
Hello Simon, I am so pleased for you that the CCRC have at last agreed to your appeal. I am the sister of another of the wrongly convicted and I know how long and painful the fight is. I will be keeping you in my prayers, Simon; you too Stephanie.
Stay strong and fucused
regards,
Michelle
November 26th, 2009 - 3:05 pm
Great news on the appeal. Good luck to both of you and best wishes for a long and happy marriage.
If only the world had more people like you it would be a much better place.
Nearly at the finish line now so hang on in there.
Regards and a boat-load of respect
David
January 3rd, 2010 - 2:01 pm
Good luck on the appeal. I only just read about Simon as i got a request on my f/book…
Just having read his site it is appauling the miscarriage of justice here…. Stay Strong and keep fighting
January 15th, 2010 - 7:44 pm
Michael Mansfield joined Simon’s team years ago, not last November as mentioned in the EADT article, he was on the scene even before the BBC doc was made, this is old news.
Simon knows that and so does Campbell Malone, the family, the supporters, everyone who was involved in Simon’s actual campaign when the team was put together….
What we want is the appeal date and when Simon will be free, facts and dates, not sob stories or old news, please….
January 15th, 2010 - 9:15 pm
All of us working to highlight the plight of the wrongly convicted know, without question, the importance of keeping a high profile, and ensuring individuals are not forgotten. Of course, holding the media to accurate reporting is not always possible – no matter how much they promise, there are always bits and pieces they put in or leave out as it suits them.
We all know, too, that pinning down dates, times and assurances is virtually impossible – the system grinds so slowly and unpredictably that even when dates are given, they can be changed at a moment’s notice.
We’re all very, very pleased indeed that Simon’s case has been referred back to the court of appeal, and I’m pretty sure that all of Simon’s friends and supporters will understand that the waiting for those closest to him must be agonising. All that can be done is to keep his story in the public domain, by whatever means possible, to ensure the pressure on “the system” is maintained.
And, of course, we all want to know the appeal date, and when Simon will be free – no one more-so than Simon himself.
January 15th, 2010 - 9:17 pm
I agree completely, the importance of ongoing publicity is indisputable and not something which should be picked up or dropped as the mood suits. For those inside, wrongly imprisoned there is no option to give up, take a break or move on until circumstances are more favourable.
As for sob stories, that is a phrase in my opinion which should be reserved for those who complain without good reason. I have heard and read many both in and out of the media but no one can really complain retrospectively at choices they themselves have made for whatever reason. The only important thing has and always will be what is best for those concerned not personal differences or grievances.
Yes we all want an appeal date, as Sandra says none more so than Simon himself, but we are at the mercy of the system and its processes and no matter how ready we are, the defence team is and Simon is we can’t do or say anything until the CPS takes the next step. Nothing that is except keep the case in public view and support those who really need and deserve it.
As Stephanie has said on the campaigns facebook account, ‘Now is the time for unity’ and I sincerely hope for Simon’s sake that this is what he finds when his conviction is overturned and he is rightly and properly released.
January 17th, 2010 - 5:17 pm
Simon has asked me to leave a short message to once again thank you all for your continued messages of support and encouragement during this long waiting game….
x
I too would like to express my thanks for all the phonecalls, texts and messages received over these past few weeks – you all know who you are….
January 19th, 2010 - 10:51 pm
Hi Simon,
I am fighting to stop my fiance being put on trial for a crime that never occured and which the police, the CPS and the Crown have already proven never occured by the fact that they are suppressing exculpatory evidence that proves his innocence.
They don’t know that I know, they haven’t met me yet and God help them when they do!
I have read through your experience and as an amateur investigator and advocate can see you have been stitched up on circumstantial evidence. You were denied equality of arms in regard to expert witness testimony and forensic reports, you were denied under Article 6 of the Human Rights act 1998 time to conduct a full defence by the judge in regard to her denying time to put up a defence re; forensic material from the prosecution. This is just off the top of my head for heaven’s sake and I’m just a little sprat on the hockey pitch of the judiciary.
That an innocent man in this country can be brought to trial by the state and it’s agencies on the biased, unbalanced poorly investigated case and then convicted by an improperly directed jury is am abomination and undermines the trust and confidence the public should, but no longer has in the authorities that should conduct themselves in a professional manner and should be beyond reproach.
I have joined your Facebook site and your good and corageous wife’s site and written to her.
Keep strong Simon.
You are not a convicted prisoner but a hostage of the state. No conviction by the state can make an innocent man guilty.
Not even God can or would condemn an innocent man so what makes the state in it’s arrogance think it can make an innocent man guilty?
I will post from time to time and keep in contact with Stephanie and if there are any protests arranged or you get leave to appeal I will make sure I am there.
How about being a listener and quietly try to find out just how many innocent, wrongly convicted men there are with you?
Congratulations on your marriage!!!
Every good wish to you,
Daria x
January 20th, 2010 - 6:06 pm
Simon & Steph
Everybody who reads your websites can see clearly how wrong injustice this is.
I am sure that the nightmare that both you Simon & Steph are having to endure will be over soon. Keep your faith and always remain positive.
Good Luck Guys xxxx
Luv
Sals xxxx
January 21st, 2010 - 4:38 pm
Hey Stephanie. I just read your story in chat. Wow! Ur amazing to be able to do everything you are doing! You both are so lucky to have love for each other as strong as you do. I hope so much that everything works out. I’ll be thinkin positive throughout. Good luck to you both!
xx
January 21st, 2010 - 5:21 pm
Hello Simon,
I work for ITV’s This Morning programme and we are interested in covering Simon’s case, particularly from Stephanie’s angle.
Could Stephanie please get in to contact with me on
January 21st, 2010 - 10:28 pm
Steph & Simon
My family and I, fully support you in any way we can. We too are fighting injustice and know how hard it is. It is amazing and important that we all support each others causes and continue to fight for injustice to be put right, and those that are truly in the wrong are punished. God bless you both and i will keep everything crossed for your appeal. Keep your heads held high and walk proudly. There is always light at the end of the tunnel. xxxxxxx
January 22nd, 2010 - 2:56 pm
ive been reading your article in chat magazine….cant believe that simon actually got found guilty when it seems so obvious he didnt murder that poor woman.
I really hope that justice is done for both your sakes,couldnt imagine what u both are going through!! x
January 27th, 2010 - 8:49 pm
We would both like to thank those of you who have been in contact, one way or another, after reading the article in ‘Chat’ magazine.
We are unable to respond to individual messages and letters but are grateful for your kind words of support.
Billy has kindly posted Simon’s comments for the magazine and they can be viewed by clicking on the link at the left hand side at the top of this page.
January 27th, 2010 - 8:55 pm
Hi Simon,
I’ve only just found this new website address and heard the news about your case being referred to the appeal courts. Very many congratulations to you. Congratulations also on your marriage to Stephanie. I hope that you will soon be able to enjoy your married lives together. With all the public support your case has been given and the legal team who are rigorously going over the evidence I am sure that your release from prison is imminent. Best of luck to you Simon.
Best Wishes
Dr. Nicola Stead
January 31st, 2010 - 4:08 pm
The very best of luck to both of you, I’m glad to hear that Simon’s case has finally been referred to the appeal courts. It’s about time. I first read about this case years ago, and I only found out today that Simon is still inside. I will be keeping an eye on developments and I hope that genuine justice prevails SOON!!!
January 31st, 2010 - 8:34 pm
I just wanted to add my good wishes and assure you both of my ongoing interest and concern as matters develop further. Its not difficult to realise what a difficult time this is for you both yet, its a time to keep going foward one careful step at a time and try and keep strong.
All Good Wishes
George
February 1st, 2010 - 1:42 am
I think it is only fair to say that Simon has had a huge number of supporters over his 7.5+ years in prison. Even today his website is receiving over 140 hits per day (an official but conservative estimate from http://www.wronglyaccusedperson.org.uk statistics but it is java based and only 1/3rd of internet users have java enabled).
It is heartening to see so many people who have supported him from the early days post messages on his new official website once they have discovered it. A true sign of public opinion when the details of the case are known in a proper perspective rather than how it is portrayed in court yet the jury is supposed to represent the views of the public. Perhaps it would if they knew what we all do now!
Very well done Stephanie, my personal support as always and I know WHEN Simon is rightly freed and can see everything that has gone on outside he will be immensely proud of what you have done and continue to do for him.
February 6th, 2010 - 11:04 pm
We would like to thank Stephanie Bon for all the work she did for Simon in the past on the website, http://justice4simon.co.uk/theEnd.php. Pity things turned out as they did but its good that the information is still available from the early days. As many of you will know his case has moved on since his campaign was revitalised but you can keep up to date on his official website http://caseblog.wronglyaccusedperson.org.uk/justice4simon/ or at his facebook page http://www.facebook.com/Justice4SimonHall?ref=mf
February 8th, 2010 - 4:44 am
i wud just to say im so sorry for wots happened to u iv never heard any thing like it iv talked to ur wife a lovely and strong women ur a lucky man to have the love that she feels for u and i wud like to say im so pleased its going bk to court im sure very sure this will be chucked out as it shd have been all those yrs ago and u can be reunited with ur famaily and loved ones ,, i know mooney will never make up for any of this but i hope some one pays and is made to stand accountable for wot they have done to u ,, im sure ur night mare will have a good no great ending ,, wow thinking of u and ur lovely wife ,, ur day will come im sure of it ur a very strong man
February 11th, 2010 - 1:29 pm
We would like to thank Simon’s family for finally agreeing to re-direct people to his current site.
However, until Simon has had his conviction overturned and walks free we feel we cannot stop highlighting his plight.
http://www.justiceforsimon.co.uk/
February 23rd, 2010 - 9:13 pm
Not long now until the directions hearing guys. At least then we’ll know which way things are going and how long the wait will be. Keep your chins up as always.
Many thanks to all those who have visited and supported you both through this relentless ordeal.
February 23rd, 2010 - 10:05 pm
Stephanie you are so strong and brave in your fight for justice for Simon. I’m not sure where you get your strength from but keep smiling and hopefully soon your reward will be holding your husband close and planning your new life together.
Simon you have a wonderful wife waiting for you when you are finally released. Please keep your faith in her fight for justice for you and never stop believing that you will both be together soon.
All the very best to both of you and the very best of luck for the appeal. I will be waiting to hear the outcome and hope with all my heart that you get the result you both deserve.
Take care and stay strong.
Pauline xx
February 23rd, 2010 - 10:22 pm
Simon and Stephanie I hope and wish you both all the best, can justice be gained when such systems and country creates such an unjust situation in the first place. In the end we all just hope you can both be together again, atlast, and put this madness behind you. Stay strong and believe in the truth, the truth that you have done nothing wrong but another victim of abuse by a system hell bent on getting its way and a result at any cost – even to innocent people even if it is IT that breaks the Law to get its way.
February 24th, 2010 - 12:05 pm
Sending both Simon and yourself Steph all our love here in Preston. You have both gone through such a journey which has made you both stronger in different ways. I know you will get your long awaited Honeymoon as soon as Simon is released. That day will be an amazingly special day to see not only for you both but for all the people who have support you both in the journey xxxx
Love Jo
March 9th, 2010 - 11:57 am
Good luck Simon and Stephanie, will be thinking of you tomorrow and hoping that justice will be served and that Simon will soon be free. Jenny xxx
March 9th, 2010 - 4:30 pm
Dear Supporters,
Simon and Stephanie would like once again to thank you for your ongoing support at what is a very tense and stressful time.
They also send their apologies for so few updates of late – as you will appreciate, and as is standard procedure, the legal advice while court proceedings are imminent is that such posts would be inappropriate. Obviously that advice is being followed to the letter to ensure Simon’s best chance of success.
We will of course update you all as soon as it is possible to do so.
Thanks again to everyone for your support.
March 9th, 2010 - 4:58 pm
Thinking of you.
Lots of love x
March 10th, 2010 - 12:59 pm
A message from Shaun, Simons brother. After attending the court today and seeing Simon for the first time in a long while I can report he looked well and still has that cheeky smile. The court have layed out plans and we are to attend a further meeting in around 8 weeks time. In this period hopefully all parties included will finalise things and Simon’s case will finally be blown wide open.
I’d like to thank all that attended and it was great to see Simon, even if we were suprised he was attending it was a grateful one.
I would also like to thank the supporters of Simon’s case, having read through this site it’s clear that he has many followers and through all the clouded misgivings from different parties the message is clear, we are here to get Simon free and nothing more matters.
Thank you.
March 10th, 2010 - 9:28 pm
Let us hope that a further meeting will not be necessary and the stalling and the delays will not be allowed to continue !
Simon’s case should be heard and subsequently and rightfully quashed.
This time is fast approaching and we all look forward to Simon being able to at last walk free and start a new life with his wife Steph, with the support of his family, friends and many many supporters – here’s to that time very very soon.
best regards
Brigitte
PS Kevin’s right behind you Simon!!
March 10th, 2010 - 11:20 pm
Thanks to Shaun for posting an update on the current situation. It is very much appreciated.
March 11th, 2010 - 1:51 pm
Like Shaun, I attended the court hearing yesterday and it was good to see Simon’s family and friends there, supporting him in this long long fight. He certainly does still have that cheeky smile! Although we still have some weeks to wait, it is heartening and encouraging to know that the end is at last in sight and the day WILL come when Simon will walk out a free man once more. What a wonderful day that will be. Stay strong Si, and focussed and know that you have such a lot of support from so many people. You are never far from our thoughts.
Lots of love
Sarah
March 18th, 2010 - 1:47 pm
I just read about you in an old chat mag headline i married a murderer in prison ,which is misleading in its self as you are not a murderer,I dont know the full story but if all as it is said then a terrible injustice is being done not only to your self but also to joan albert who’s real murderer is at large still,good luck with your appeal and congratulations on your marrige to shephanie
March 27th, 2010 - 10:03 pm
Hiya Simon , Just logged on to wish you all the best for the next meeting, waiting will be second nature to you now, but be assured of the immense support you have out here. Steph is an amazing person as you know, my thoughts are with you both more now than ever before. Keep strong we are all right behind you x
marie (billys sis)
April 4th, 2010 - 6:17 pm
hello simon, steph and the other strong people behind this campagne
im so glad the hearing went your way and hopfully a re trial is on its way and ur be home safe and sound where u should be.
i think u are very strong for dealing with everything each one have you had had to deal with.
you will be in my prayers untill this nightmare is over for all off you
fingers crossed
lisa x x
April 11th, 2010 - 5:38 pm
Good luck and best wishes to you. Keep strong.
April 21st, 2010 - 11:22 pm
We went to visit Simon again today along with his wife Stephanie.
It was a great visit, though the time flew by and we were all left saying at the end, “is that it?”. But then as anyone who has visited an innocent person in prison will know, the time has a habit of doing that and is all too quickly gone. Then as always comes that awful moment when you must stand up, say your goodbyes and leave someone somewhere they shouldn’t be.
Having said that, Simon is looking well, and despite the obvious anxiousness that is brought on by waiting for the forthcoming appeal we had what can only be described as a relaxed, light hearted and positive couple of hours. It was beneficial not only for Simon and Stephanie but also us who very much needed to see the positive side of what we do given how often we have heard of the heart ache over and over again.
Simon has asked us to thank you all once again for your continued support and looks forward to the day that he can say it not only for himself but by himself.
April 23rd, 2010 - 9:52 pm
Hi Simon and Stephanie, I hope all good things come to you both now, you deserve it, i admire you both for keeping strong and fighting for the truth,i wish you all the luck for your future x
April 24th, 2010 - 9:32 pm
Hi Simon and Stephanie, hope you are both well and staying strong. Really keeping my finger crossed for the both of you, wishing you lots of luck for your future appeal, really hope you get the justice you deserve. Thinking of you both Ashleigh xx
April 25th, 2010 - 10:12 am
Hello Simon and Stephanie. We would just like to let you know that we are thinking about you and wish you all the luck in the world for your appeal. Hopefully you won’t have to wait too much longer until justice prevails and you can be free. Stay strong and positive. You are both in our thoughts and prayers.
April 25th, 2010 - 7:39 pm
Hello Simon,
I am the sister of Barry George…(not guilty of the murder of Jill Dando). I am disturbed by your plight, having read the details of the case, before.
There are parallels with his case, also. Forensic science is not God! They are frequently mistaken. We have seen all the cases (and lives) overturned on forensic evidence. Some; like Sally Clark, never recover from the wrongful conviction.
I pray you stay strong, Simon. I will keep up with progress via this site and FB.
When you are released, look out for the extra injustice…no compensation. Barry has been told he has not proven himself innocent! Even tho he was found, unanimously, NOT GUILTY at re-trial.
We all have to stand together.
I will keep you in my prayers,
Michelle
April 28th, 2010 - 11:44 am
UK does not comply with the international law standard on compensation, but seems to have set their own rules to put cases outside the compensation limits.
This can only be challenged by a test case being filed by the best specialized lawyers, because the wording of the claim is essential here. I would like to look into this more closely as soon as I have studied the rules and the cases better.
Michelle and Steph – stay strong.
Your friend Sissel
April 29th, 2010 - 7:43 pm
We understand what you are going through. You must never lose hope, you must never give up and always fight for your freedom. Your story is being heard all across the nation and with this type of attention, we pray that someone, anyone will take a hold of this travesty and bring it out into the open for the public to see this wrong needs to be made right! You’re in our prayers. God Bless you always!
April 30th, 2010 - 2:42 pm
Dear All,
I had another great visit with Simon yesterday.
He asked me to thank EVERYONE for all the continued messages of support! He is doing well and naturally anxious waiting for things to move forward.
Since his case was referred by the CCRC last October there has been an immense amount of paperwork going back and forth. Therefore Simon has had to assimilate an awful lot of imformation and technical/legal references and remain focused.
We hope to have more details as to how things will progress in the very near future and the site will be updated as soon as we have further news.
Best Wishes to all…x
May 13th, 2010 - 4:29 pm
Hello Mate,
I used to live next door to you in snowcroft, and just wanted to say that my thoughts are with you. God only knows what you have been through. Good luck with the appeal.
J. Eldridge
May 13th, 2010 - 7:42 pm
I am the wife of a police officer, and we both support you, we know the police are a shambles and corrupt.Why cant they get the right person.We are the parents of Danny Major a police officer set up by other officers for an assault they commited.Unfortunatly for the police we have got proof,that they hid.We will never give up till we clear his name.You will be home soon and I hope one day we will meet you.Our prayers are with you god bless
May 15th, 2010 - 12:48 am
Simon has again asked that I thank those of you whom have recently left messages. “Thank you”
It is fast approaching Simon’s 8th year of wrongful incarceration and we have already organised something to mark this. Hopefully this will not be needed and by that time Simon will have received JUSTICE and is home where he belongs!
Please feel free to join us on facebook http://www.facebook.com/Justice4SimonHall?ref=profile
where many who are involved in wrongful conviction or those who are wrongly accused have joined together for support.
Please also visit and join http://www.facebook.com/Justice4SimonHall?ref=profile#!/group.php?gid=121894084505049&ref=ts
where a forthcoming peaceful event for injustice has been set up.
Once again Best Wishes to all….x
May 17th, 2010 - 7:54 am
In Clarke, R. v [2010] EWCA Crim 684 (11 February 2010) the court said:“R v Akhtar (4th October 1999), R v Bagga [2002] EWCA Crim 1049 and R v Curley & Cadwell [2004] EWCA Crim 2395. The matter is summarised in Archbold 2010, at paragraph 7-65, for instance, by reference to Akhtar, where a reference of [2001] Archbold News 2 is given:
“Where the defendant neither gives or calls evidence but has been extensively interviewed, it is of particular importance that the summing-up should at least summarise the main points made by the defendant. Only rarely if ever would a conviction be adjudged safe notwithstanding a failure to sum-up the defence.”
In Curly May LJ put the matter thus:
“It needs to be emphasised and emphasised again that it is the plain duty of a judge summing up a criminal case to a jury to put fairly and sufficiently the defence case. Where [an appellant] has not given evidence, and in addition not called any evidence on his behalf, there is no evidence from the witness box in support of that defence other than such evidence as has been gleaned by one way or another from other witnesses who have been called. Where that [appellant] who has not given evidence has been interviewed in detail and has given an account in interview which is relevant to their defence and which so far as it goes contains their defence, that is evidential material in the way that we have described and it is the duty of the judge, in our judgment, in putting the defence case properly and fairly to make such proper and structured reference in summary to the material in the interviews which constitutes the defence case in the criminal trial.””
May 17th, 2010 - 4:24 pm
Dear All –
I have today sent e-mails with a follow on letter to Ken Clarke & Theresa May MP’s and others have done the same….
Please feel free to do likewise….
Rt Hon Kenneth Clarke MP
Member of Parliament for Rushcliffe
Tel: 0115 981 7224 / Fax: 0115 981 7273 / The Rushcliffe Conservative Association Rushcliffe House 17/19 Rectory Road West Bridgford Nottingham NG2 6BE
Email: office@rushcliffeconservatives.com / Web: http://www.rushcliffeconservatives.com
Westminster
Rt Hon Theresa May MP
House of Commons
London
SW1A 0AA
Tel: 020 7219 5206
Fax: 020 7219 1145
mayt@parliament.uk
Constituency
Maidenhead Conservative Association
2 Castle End Farm
Ruscombe
Berkshire
RG10 9XQ
Tel: 0118 934 5433 or 01628 604 961
Fax: 0118 934 5288
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Dear Mr Clarke,
I am writing to you regarding Simon Hall / A767 8AC whom is currently being held at Her Majesties pleasure at HMP Kingston in Portsmouth.
Simon was convicted of murdering Mrs Joan Albert in 2003 and was given a life sentence.
He has continued to maintain his innocence and on 14th October 2009 the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) referred his case to the court of appeal believing his conviction to be “unsafe.”
Simon has served nearly 8 years in prison for another man/s crime and has had to wait for over 7 months, and is still waiting for a date to be set for his appeal to be heard.
It is absolutely outrageous that a public body has been allowed to stall and avoid accountability.
I am therefore contacting you to ask that this matter be looked into at the earliest possible opportunity.
Thanking you in advance.
Yours sincerely,
Stephanie Hall (Mrs)
June 2nd, 2010 - 8:08 pm
LATEST NEWS –
Just to keep you all updated regarding Simon’s appeal, I wont go into specifics but it looks like it will be several more weeks, maybe months.
Thank you for your continued support.
ps.There’s still time to write to Ken Clarke & Theresa May MP’s…ty
July 15th, 2010 - 10:16 am
Dear All, please find a copy of an e-mail sent to the Registrar at the appeal courts on 14th July 2010.
Your Ref:200905434D2
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to you regarding Simon Hall who won the right of leave to appeal against his conviction, on 16th October 2009, following a review into the safety of his conviction by the Criminal Cases Review Commission. (CCRC)
We were not expecting the CCRC to refer Simon’s case when they did, as many other points had yet to be investigated by them.
However, it became apparent after reading the ’statement of reasons’ that not only did they believe Simon’s conviction was “unsafe in law,” following fresh evidence to show the fibres were not a match, but that they were aware “Simon was still in custody.”
A directions hearing was held on 10th March 2010 and a further directions hearing was set for 13th July 2010.
The directions hearing set for 13th July 2010 was vacated, as both sides now appear to be ready.
Simon has been in prison for almost 8 years exactly, including time on remand, and has maintained his innocence throughout.
It has been brought to our attention that the earliest Simon’s appeal may be heard is October 2010.
Whilst we appreciate that the appeal courts operate on a skeletal basis during the summer recess, and only the most urgent of cases are heard during this time, we consider Simon’s case to fall into this category.
We are also aware that other factors, such as diary schedules for all parties, must be taken into consideration.
However, it is 9 months since the CCRC referred Simon’s case and it would appear there have been several delays, for one reason or another.
Therefore in the interest of justice we are asking that Simon’s appeal is heard at the earliest possible opportunity.
Thanking you in advance.
Yours faithfully,