Appeal a magistrates’ court decision
If someone has falsely given your details to the police or courts
You might be able to ask the court to reopen your case if someone gave your name to the police for a crime you did not commit.
How to ask the court to reopen your case
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Call the local police on 101 to report that you did not commit the crime.
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Apply online to ask the court to reopen your case. You’ll need to provide evidence to prove that you were not the person who committed the offence.
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The court will decide whether to reopen the case or contact you if you need to take any further action.