Andrew Malkinson: Man who spent 17 years in jail for crime he didn't commit won't have to repay prison living costs

£1m 'not enough' after being wrongly jailed, Andrew Malkinson says. Malkinson Sky News it represents 'two decades of living hell and lost opportunities'

He also criticised the police's initial investigation and his conviction by majority verdict - meaning not all 12 jurors agreed he was guilty.

Previously, independent assessors could make deductions based on"saved living expenses" such as rent or mortgage payments, although this hasn't happened over the past decade, according to the Ministry of Justice. "This common sense change will ensure victims do not face paying twice for crimes they did not commit."

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