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As repeated in many other comments, it gives the innocent person a chance to be released, which is better than the zero chance.
Also as you say - 20 years in jail is a serious punishment, so it isn't eliminating the punishment, it's just only using a reversible one.
It also allows for improvements in the justice system over time.
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As repeated in many other comments, it gives the innocent person a chance to be released, which is better than the zero chance.
Also as you say - 20 years in jail is a serious punishment, so it isn't eliminating the punishment, it's just only using a reversible one.
It also allows for improvements in the justice system over time.