The Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission (SCCRC) exists to correct wrongful convictions, yet Elliott Summers’ application for a case review was met with prolonged delays and bureaucratic complications.

Despite overwhelming evidence pointing to a flawed trial process, the SCCRC’s review process moved at a frustratingly slow pace. Administrative backlogs and legal technicalities delayed potential relief, forcing Elliott to continue fighting an uphill legal battle.

This section details how procedural delays obstructed Elliott’s path to justice and highlights the need for reform within the SCCRC system.