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A conviction that is based on false or incomplete evidence.
Miscarriages of justice are also known as wrongful convictions.
A miscarriage of justice occurs when a grossly unfair outcome occurs in a criminal or civil proceeding, such as the conviction and imprisonment of a person for a crime they did not commit.
Source: wikipedia
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