Innocence Canada
We work to identify, advocate for and support individuals who have been convicted of a crime they did not commit and prevent future injustices through legal education, and policy reform.
Exoneration
Stories
Justice for Brian Anderson, Allan Woodhouse and Clarence Woodhouse
Imagine that you are a young male in 1973, who has just moved to Winnipeg. You have no criminal record and are gainfully employed. Then one day you are charged with the brutal murder of a man, killed by unknown assailants on the streets of Winnipeg. This is what happened to Brian Anderson, Allan Woodhouse and Clarence Woodhouse.
Are you innocent?
We’re here to help.
If you need legal assistance, visit our application page for details and application forms.
The Foundation of Our Work
We review cases, investigate evidence, and pursue legal paths to exoneration.
From the initial request for help to exoneration and beyond, we stand by our clients every step of the way.
We work to prevent wrongful convictions by educating legal professionals, students, and the public.
We advocate for systemic change to create a more just system for all Canadians.
The Foundation of Our Work
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Causes
Eyewitness misidentification, false confessions, flawed forensic evidence, bias and discrimination collide to create wrongful convictions.
Tunnel Vision
A narrow focus on one suspect while ignoring alternative possibilities can lead to wrongful convictions.