This thesis sheds light on the topic of wrongful convictions, and more specifically, the due process for handling these cases in Sweden and Norway, with the aim of identifying what may cause differences in the outcomes of these cases in each country. Through a comparative analysis, the similarities and differences between the two countries’ systems were identified. This thesis builds on the theoretical concepts of procedural human rights and access to justice to further highlight the level of protection of human rights achieved through each country’s due process from a human rights approach. The findings showed that the main difference between them is the existence of the independent Norwegian Criminal Cases Review Commission (NCCRC) which reviews cases of miscarriages of justice. This can be considered one of Norway’s strongest safeguards, which is not yet present in the Swedish system.