Ann Ming is a remarkable woman, who has had a profund impact on the Justice system in the UK for the benefit of victims and survivors of horrific crime.   Her relentless pursuit of justice led to a landmark change in double jeopardy laws worthy of the highest honour the UK can offer. 

In 1989, Ann Ming's daughter, Julie Hogg, was brutally murdered leaving Julie's son and her family with unimaginable pain.  Despite overwhelming evidence and two trials, the juries in both trials were unable to reach a verdict, causing the Judge to direct the perpetrator be acquitted. The perpretrator later admitted his guilt and was convicted of perjury but could not be retried for murder due to an ancient double jeopardy law. Ann embarked on a relentless campaign, taking on the legal and political establishment to change the almost 800-year-old law.

Thanks to Ann's tireless dedication, the Criminal Justice Act 2003 was enacted, which allowed retrials of serious offences where new and compelling evidence emerges. This pivotal change means that other families can achieve justice and not fall victim to unjust legal systems.

Ann's story is a testament to the power of unwavering resolve and the impact one individual can have on the lives of many. Ann has since worked with police forces across the country to inspire change where victims and their families are at the heart of investigations and to prevent failures like the ones from the investigation into Julie's murder. 

Ann was awarded a MBE in 2007 but we argue that this does not go far enough. Ann has had a monumental role in shaping a more just society in the UK and ensured countless others will be able to secure justice for themselves and their loved ones.

Such an impact deserves the highest honour and reognition - we call on the Government to reccomend to the King that Ann Ming be awarded a Damehood.