Welcome to the Association in Defence of the Wrongly Convicted
The Association in Defence of the Wrongly Convicted (AIDWYC) is a Canadian volunteer organization dedicated to preventing and rectifying wrongful convictions.
About AIDWYC
AIDWYC was founded in 1993. It is the direct successor to the Justice for Guy Paul Morin Committee, a grassroots organization that formed to support Guy Paul Morin immediately following his wrongful conviction in 1992.
When Guy Paul Morin was released on bail in February 1993 pending his appeal, this Committee reconstituted itself as AIDWYC, with the goal of acting in defence of all persons who have been wrongly convicted.
AIDWYC has two broad objectives: first, eradicating the conditions that can cause miscarriages of justice; and second, participating in the review and, where warranted, correction of wrongful convictions.
AIDWYC is a primarily voluntary, non-profit organization. At this time, AIDWYC's focus is limited to murder convictions only.
Seeking AIDWYC's Help?
If you have been wrongly convicted and would like help from AIDWYC, click here for more information on AIDWYC's review process. Please be aware that AIDWYC handles only homicide cases at this time.
For more on AIDWYC and the wrongful conviction process in Canada, see About Us.
Featured Stories
Compensation for Ontario victims of forensic pathology scandal
Those charged or convicted based on flawed evidence from Charles Smith eligible for up to $250,000 ...
Read the article at the Globe and Mail ...
Payments For Victims Of Flawed Pediatric Forensic Pathology
Ontario has established a process to provide recognition payments to eligible individuals in the 19 cases reviewed by the Goudge Inquiry ...
Download the .pdf press release ...
AIDWYC 2010 Summer Journal
Learn about recent success stories and ongoing cases in AIDWYC's Summer Journal for 2010.
Read the AIDWYC 2010 Summer Journal ...
News Articles
- Opposition to the Coffin Park in Murdochville Jul 13
- Innocent Hot Springs man set free from prison, 17 years late Jul 8
- $1.1 Million Action Commenced by Anthony Hanemaayer for Wrongful Conviction Jul 7
- Exonerated man from El Paso tries to help clear convicted killer Daniel Villegas Jul 7
- Editorial: More than eyes can see Jul 5
- Wrongly accused comfort Stafford Jun 29
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