Together, we can make a difference
Griffith’s Innocence Project relies on volunteers and donations to fund our work freeing innocent people from prison and educating the next generation of lawyers. Working together, we can act and speak up for the wrongfully convicted.
Request assistance
The Innocence Project is currently accepting requests to review applications from people who claim to have been wrongfully convicted in Australia.
We will investigate other situations of potential injustice within our criminal justice system in exceptional circumstances, but only to correct, expose or educate the public about that injustice.
How we work
- Our team of pro bono lawyers, working alongside law students, examine cases where the applicant claims to have been wrongly convicted.
- We only take on cases:
- from across Australia, giving priority to Queensland cases, but can refer cases on if necessary
- where initial investigations support an applicant’s assertion that they have been wrongly convicted.
If you would like to request assistance, please read the eligibility requirements and application instructions below.
Application process
Take on a pro bono case
We are always looking for experienced criminal law firms and lawyers to help free innocent people from prison.
Become a volunteer
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us and supporting the prevention of wrongful convictions.
We currently do not have any volunteering opportunities available.
Donate
We are a pro bono project connecting applicants with practitioners who take on their cases at no charge. But there are still costs involved in our work from court application and document costs to DNA testing fees—and, for these, we rely on donations and funding.
Your donation would allow us to engage specialist consultants and legal counsel, and pay for tests, documents, searches, and travel for the professionals we work with, who give up their time free of charge.
If you’d like to donate to Griffith’s Innocence Project, reach out to our Advancement Office at giving@griffith.edu.au or call +61 (0)7 5552 7218.
Speaking Engagement Program
We are excited to announce our Speaking Engagement program, created to inspire and educate higher education institutions, secondary schools, community groups and professional organisations through dynamic presentations and interactive activities. We welcome requests from groups interested in hearing about the work of the Griffith University Innocence Project. Our Director addresses a range of topics, including wrongful conviction, the criminal justice process, prosecutorial concerns, forensics issues, and more. Whether you seek to inspire, impart valuable insights, or share firsthand experiences, our program is dedicated to creating a positive and meaningful learning experience. Please complete to submit your request, and we will be in touch. Thank you for your interest and support!
Enquiries
Innocence Project Legal Clinic
General telephone enquiries
General email enquiries
Postal address
Griffith University Innocence Project
Griffith Law School Gold Coast
Griffith University QLD 4222
Fraud alert
We have heard that there are people fraudulently representing themselves as working for Griffith's Innocence Project, promising legal representation in exchange for money. These people do not work for us.