This report comes from False Allegations Watch (FAW) on 2025-06-16 14:52:00.
Where Postmasters Meet the VAWG Cartel: The Case of Robin Garbutt
Robin has always maintained that armed robbers targeted the post office, but police dismissed this possibility. Instead, they pursued a theory that Robin had embezzled ยฃ16,000 and killed Diana to prevent her from discovering the theft. Yet no forensic evidence supports this claim. The money was never traced, and the coupleโs financial records showed no signs of desperation or deceit.
๐ Echoes of the Post Office Scandal
Robinโs case bears striking similarities to the infamous Post Office scandal, where hundreds of innocent sub-postmasters were wrongfully convicted due to faulty accounting software and institutional denial. Many of those exonerated now stand in solidarity with Robin, recognizing the same bureaucratic rigidity and prosecutorial tunnel vision that once condemned them.
๐๏ธ The CCRC and the Real Possibility Test
Robin has submitted multiple appeals to the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC), each requiring new evidence. But the CCRCโs gatekeeping mechanismโthe Real Possibility Testโrejects 98% of applications. Critics argue that this standard is not only outdated but actively obstructs justice.
The appointment of Dame Vera Baird as interim Chair of the CCRC adds another layer of complexity. Known for her advocacy on behalf of victims of violence against women, Bairdโs leadership raises concerns about impartiality in cases like Robinโs, where the accused is cast as a domestic perpetrator despite the absence of proof.
๐งฌ Evidence Ignored
During an interview with journalist Sonia Poulton, Jane Metcalfe highlighted a disturbing detail: DNA from a police officer was found on the murder weapon. Additionally, a tip to Crimestoppers alleged that someone had confessed to Dianaโs murder in a known drug house. Neither lead was pursued by investigators or the CCRC.
Dr. Michael Naughton of the University of Bristol and the Empowering the Innocent project has long criticized the CCRCโs failure to fulfill its mandate. He argues that unless the Real Possibility Test is repealed, miscarriages of justice like Robinโs will continue unchecked.
๐ฌ Public Outcry and the Call for Reform
Viewers of Poultonโs show have called the case โshocking and heartbreaking.โ Jane Metcalfe concluded her segment with a plea: โGet rid of the Real Possibility Test. All Robin wants is his day in courtโand the CCRC has blocked him at every turn.โ
โ Take Action
Robin Garbuttโs case is not just a personal tragedyโitโs a symbol of systemic failure. The justice system must be held accountable for its refusal to investigate alternative theories and its reliance on flawed assumptions.
๐ข Join the movement to reform the CCRC and abolish the Real Possibility Test. Demand that every individual has the right to a fair hearing, especially when the evidence points away from guilt.
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