Bridge of Hope Innocence Initiative
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Based at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, BOHII aims to investigate wrongful conviction claims while raising public consciousness about errors in the criminal justice system. Send applications and tips to innocence.initiative@rmit.edu.au
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The BOHII Team wrote a book! The book examines the unique dynamics surrounding wrongful convictions, particularly in Australia. Transcending the established understanding of wrongful conviction that...
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📣 The BOHII Team have written a book!
Innocence Unveiled drawn upon the expertise of the Innocence Initiative's staff to change the conversation regarding wrongful convictions in Australia.
📙🔗 More here: bohii.net/blog/book-re...
Innocence Unveiled drawn upon the expertise of the Innocence Initiative's staff to change the conversation regarding wrongful convictions in Australia.
📙🔗 More here: bohii.net/blog/book-re...
New linguistics research casts doubt regarding conviction of BOHII applicant Stephen Jamieson 👇
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New linguistics research casts doubt on decades-old murder conviction
Stephen ‘Shorty’ Jamieson has been behind bars since 1988. Fresh research critically examines the confession that put him there.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:30 AM
New linguistics research casts doubt regarding conviction of BOHII applicant Stephen Jamieson 👇
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International #wrongfulconvictionday is upon us once again. This year to contribute to our ongoing work to raise awareness of wrongful convictions and their impact, our interns have started a blog to review depictions of these injustices in mainstream media. ✍️
October 2, 2025 at 6:33 AM
International #wrongfulconvictionday is upon us once again. This year to contribute to our ongoing work to raise awareness of wrongful convictions and their impact, our interns have started a blog to review depictions of these injustices in mainstream media. ✍️
🎙️Listen to our Director, Professor Michele Ruyters break down wrongful convictions, how easily the truth can get lost and why the work of the Innocence Initiative matters on this weeks episode of She Wasn’t Born Yesterday.
🎧 Tune in here: hope1032.com.au/life/what-ha...
🎧 Tune in here: hope1032.com.au/life/what-ha...
What Happens When the Wrong Person Goes to Jail? - Hope 103.2
While prosecutors try to act in the best interests of justice, decisions about what’s relevant can narrow the story, Michele said.
hope1032.com.au
August 27, 2025 at 5:54 AM
🎙️Listen to our Director, Professor Michele Ruyters break down wrongful convictions, how easily the truth can get lost and why the work of the Innocence Initiative matters on this weeks episode of She Wasn’t Born Yesterday.
🎧 Tune in here: hope1032.com.au/life/what-ha...
🎧 Tune in here: hope1032.com.au/life/what-ha...
📣 The BOHII Team have written a book!
Innocence Unveiled drawn upon the expertise of the Innocence Initiative's staff to change the conversation regarding wrongful convictions in Australia.
📙🔗 More here: bohii.net/blog/book-re...
Innocence Unveiled drawn upon the expertise of the Innocence Initiative's staff to change the conversation regarding wrongful convictions in Australia.
📙🔗 More here: bohii.net/blog/book-re...
Blog (Innocence Initiative)
The BOHII Team wrote a book! The book examines the unique dynamics surrounding wrongful convictions, particularly in Australia. Transcending the established understanding of wrongful conviction that...
bohii.net
August 14, 2025 at 4:46 AM
📣 The BOHII Team have written a book!
Innocence Unveiled drawn upon the expertise of the Innocence Initiative's staff to change the conversation regarding wrongful convictions in Australia.
📙🔗 More here: bohii.net/blog/book-re...
Innocence Unveiled drawn upon the expertise of the Innocence Initiative's staff to change the conversation regarding wrongful convictions in Australia.
📙🔗 More here: bohii.net/blog/book-re...
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A call for a broader scope and greater accountability: you can read out submission to the Victorian Inquiry into the Adequacy of the Legislative Framework for the Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission here 👇 static1.squarespace.com/static/63531...
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June 29, 2025 at 10:14 PM
A call for a broader scope and greater accountability: you can read out submission to the Victorian Inquiry into the Adequacy of the Legislative Framework for the Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission here 👇 static1.squarespace.com/static/63531...
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📢 The Bridge of Hope Innocence Initiative 2024–25 Annual Report is out now!
Discover how our student-interns and staff are working to expose wrongful convictions in Australia.
🔍 Read the full report:
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#WrongfulConvictions
Discover how our student-interns and staff are working to expose wrongful convictions in Australia.
🔍 Read the full report:
static1.squarespace.com/static/63531...
#WrongfulConvictions
June 30, 2025 at 11:17 PM
📢 The Bridge of Hope Innocence Initiative 2024–25 Annual Report is out now!
Discover how our student-interns and staff are working to expose wrongful convictions in Australia.
🔍 Read the full report:
static1.squarespace.com/static/63531...
#WrongfulConvictions
Discover how our student-interns and staff are working to expose wrongful convictions in Australia.
🔍 Read the full report:
static1.squarespace.com/static/63531...
#WrongfulConvictions
📢 The Bridge of Hope Innocence Initiative 2024–25 Annual Report is out now!
Discover how our student-interns and staff are working to expose wrongful convictions in Australia.
🔍 Read the full report:
static1.squarespace.com/static/63531...
#WrongfulConvictions
Discover how our student-interns and staff are working to expose wrongful convictions in Australia.
🔍 Read the full report:
static1.squarespace.com/static/63531...
#WrongfulConvictions
June 30, 2025 at 11:17 PM
📢 The Bridge of Hope Innocence Initiative 2024–25 Annual Report is out now!
Discover how our student-interns and staff are working to expose wrongful convictions in Australia.
🔍 Read the full report:
static1.squarespace.com/static/63531...
#WrongfulConvictions
Discover how our student-interns and staff are working to expose wrongful convictions in Australia.
🔍 Read the full report:
static1.squarespace.com/static/63531...
#WrongfulConvictions
A call for a broader scope and greater accountability: you can read out submission to the Victorian Inquiry into the Adequacy of the Legislative Framework for the Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission here 👇 static1.squarespace.com/static/63531...
static1.squarespace.com
June 29, 2025 at 10:14 PM
A call for a broader scope and greater accountability: you can read out submission to the Victorian Inquiry into the Adequacy of the Legislative Framework for the Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission here 👇 static1.squarespace.com/static/63531...
"There's only one problem — the cacophony of globally renowned expert voices, some of whose research was heavily relied on by the prosecution, now saying in unison: there is no evidence of wrongdoing."
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
Convicted baby killer Lucy Letby is in prison for life. There's just one problem
Lucy Letby is currently serving multiple life sentences after being convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to kill others. There's only one problem: the group of experts saying there's no ...
www.abc.net.au
June 8, 2025 at 1:55 AM
"There's only one problem — the cacophony of globally renowned expert voices, some of whose research was heavily relied on by the prosecution, now saying in unison: there is no evidence of wrongdoing."
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
On this week's episode of the Law Report, our director Prof Michele Ruyters spoke to Damien Carrick about the complexities of 'no body, no parole' laws, which were tested in the High Court for the first time.
🎧 Listen here: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
🎧 Listen here: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
High Court upholds Queensland's "no body, no parole" laws; Endangered glider possums in court - ABC listen
A Queensland man convicted of murder has failed to convince the High Court to strike out laws that were used to deny him parole for refusing to cooperate with authorities searching for one of his vict...
www.abc.net.au
April 17, 2025 at 5:02 AM
On this week's episode of the Law Report, our director Prof Michele Ruyters spoke to Damien Carrick about the complexities of 'no body, no parole' laws, which were tested in the High Court for the first time.
🎧 Listen here: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
🎧 Listen here: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
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Evidence used to convict Lucy Letby is flawed, leading experts say
Evidence used to convict Lucy Letby is flawed, leading experts say
Former neonatal nurse’s legal team to hand over 86-page report which they say casts ‘serious doubt’ on guilty verdict
The evidence used to convict Lucy Letby of poisoning babies is flawed, seven leading experts have said, in a dossier that will be submitted to the miscarriage of justice watchdog.
The former nurse’s legal team will on Thursday hand an 86-page report to the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) which they say casts “serious doubt” on her convictions. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
April 2, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Evidence used to convict Lucy Letby is flawed, leading experts say
First day of the new semester means we're inducting our next intern team! We're excited to get underway again in 2025.
March 3, 2025 at 5:15 AM
First day of the new semester means we're inducting our next intern team! We're excited to get underway again in 2025.
"The NSW Police commissioner will be ordered to facilitate fresh forensic testing sought by one of the men convicted over Sydney woman Janine Balding’s rape and murder, in a move that may open the door to an inquiry into his conviction." www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
Convicted killer in Janine Balding case has win in DNA fight
Stephen “Shorty” Jamieson was convicted over the abduction, rape and murder of Balding, along with Bronson Blessington and Matthew Elliott.
www.smh.com.au
February 24, 2025 at 4:25 AM
"The NSW Police commissioner will be ordered to facilitate fresh forensic testing sought by one of the men convicted over Sydney woman Janine Balding’s rape and murder, in a move that may open the door to an inquiry into his conviction." www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
Pleasure to get the opportunity to sit down and speak to Dr Chris Brook to discuss how the criminal justice system often gets science wrong, with a focus on Robert Farquharson and 'shaken baby syndrome'. youtu.be/HDFSq8RQ2sY?...
BOHII Interview with Dr Chris Brook
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February 19, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Pleasure to get the opportunity to sit down and speak to Dr Chris Brook to discuss how the criminal justice system often gets science wrong, with a focus on Robert Farquharson and 'shaken baby syndrome'. youtu.be/HDFSq8RQ2sY?...
Keli Lane's denial of parole under "no body, no parole" law has been upheld. This poses serious risks for wrongfully convicted people who maintain their innocence. Lane has now lodged a petition for mercy. Read more: t.co/K06HznJKrS
https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/truecrimeaustralia/keli-lanes-new-legal-move-to-lodge-a-petition-for-mercy-after-nsw-parole-board-secret-hearing/news-story/48d80e3dbcac00520d1c78c849c29b37
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February 11, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Keli Lane's denial of parole under "no body, no parole" law has been upheld. This poses serious risks for wrongfully convicted people who maintain their innocence. Lane has now lodged a petition for mercy. Read more: t.co/K06HznJKrS
Lucy Letby did not murder babies, medical experts claim www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
Medical experts claim Lucy Letby did not murder babies
A retired neonatal expert says his research was misused during the trial of a British nurse who was later convicted of murdering seven babies.
www.abc.net.au
February 5, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Lucy Letby did not murder babies, medical experts claim www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
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Interested in what we do? The following outlines the work of BOHII and how reviewing cases of wrongful convictions provides valuable work experience for RMIT University students youtu.be/uGiNAL51Iow?...
The Bridge of Hope Innocence Initiative
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December 8, 2024 at 11:54 PM
Interested in what we do? The following outlines the work of BOHII and how reviewing cases of wrongful convictions provides valuable work experience for RMIT University students youtu.be/uGiNAL51Iow?...
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"As a prelude to an application for a judicial inquiry into his conviction, Jamieson is seeking an order that the partial profile be compared with Wells’ DNA profile" www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
Convicted killer ‘excluded’ from partial DNA profile on bandana
The explosive evidence came to light as Stephen Wayne “Shorty” Jamieson pushes for an inquiry into his conviction over the rape and murder of Janine Balding.
www.smh.com.au
December 13, 2024 at 7:14 AM
"As a prelude to an application for a judicial inquiry into his conviction, Jamieson is seeking an order that the partial profile be compared with Wells’ DNA profile" www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
"As a prelude to an application for a judicial inquiry into his conviction, Jamieson is seeking an order that the partial profile be compared with Wells’ DNA profile" www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
Convicted killer ‘excluded’ from partial DNA profile on bandana
The explosive evidence came to light as Stephen Wayne “Shorty” Jamieson pushes for an inquiry into his conviction over the rape and murder of Janine Balding.
www.smh.com.au
December 13, 2024 at 7:14 AM
"As a prelude to an application for a judicial inquiry into his conviction, Jamieson is seeking an order that the partial profile be compared with Wells’ DNA profile" www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
Interested in what we do? The following outlines the work of BOHII and how reviewing cases of wrongful convictions provides valuable work experience for RMIT University students youtu.be/uGiNAL51Iow?...
The Bridge of Hope Innocence Initiative
YouTube video by Bridge of Hope Innocence Initiative
youtu.be
December 8, 2024 at 11:54 PM
Interested in what we do? The following outlines the work of BOHII and how reviewing cases of wrongful convictions provides valuable work experience for RMIT University students youtu.be/uGiNAL51Iow?...
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Our longest imprisoned applicant, Stephen Jamieson, was convicted of the high profile 1988 murder of Janine Balding. His case has clear indications of misidentification and a coerced confession. New DNA testing could reveal the truth. Read more here: bohii.net/stephen-jami... #WrongfulConviction
November 26, 2024 at 7:39 AM
Our longest imprisoned applicant, Stephen Jamieson, was convicted of the high profile 1988 murder of Janine Balding. His case has clear indications of misidentification and a coerced confession. New DNA testing could reveal the truth. Read more here: bohii.net/stephen-jami... #WrongfulConviction
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Our applicant Boronika Hothnyang's murder conviction rests on a lone witness's dubious testimony, no forensic evidence, and questions about her ability to commit the crime. Language barriers further undermined her defense. Read more about here case: bohii.net/boronika-hot... #WrongfulConviction
November 26, 2024 at 7:39 AM
Our applicant Boronika Hothnyang's murder conviction rests on a lone witness's dubious testimony, no forensic evidence, and questions about her ability to commit the crime. Language barriers further undermined her defense. Read more about here case: bohii.net/boronika-hot... #WrongfulConviction
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Another one of our applicants is Keli Lane, convicted of her baby’s 1996 murder despite no body, motive, or forensic evidence. Flawed police work, circumstantial evidence, and potential trial biases raise serious doubts about her guilt. You can read more here: bohii.net/keli-lane #wrongfulconviction
November 26, 2024 at 7:39 AM
Another one of our applicants is Keli Lane, convicted of her baby’s 1996 murder despite no body, motive, or forensic evidence. Flawed police work, circumstantial evidence, and potential trial biases raise serious doubts about her guilt. You can read more here: bohii.net/keli-lane #wrongfulconviction
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Another longstanding applicant is Glenn Weaven, whose questionable confession was obtained using the highly controversial 'Mr Big' technique. Glenn was recently the subject of an ABC podcast series which you can read about here: bohii.net/glenn-weaven #wrongfulconviction
November 26, 2024 at 7:39 AM
Another longstanding applicant is Glenn Weaven, whose questionable confession was obtained using the highly controversial 'Mr Big' technique. Glenn was recently the subject of an ABC podcast series which you can read about here: bohii.net/glenn-weaven #wrongfulconviction