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legaljustice2 years ago

"Reckoning Resumes: The Post Office Scandal Unraveled"

An inquiry into the British Post Office scandal, where over 900 branch managers were wrongly convicted due to a faulty computer system, has resumed. The scandal, involving the Horizon IT system, led to bankruptcies, broken lives, and even suicides. Momentum for compensation and clearing names has grown, with the government planning to set aside £1 billion for victims. A television docudrama and public outrage have fueled support for the former postmasters, leading to a swift response by lawmakers. The inquiry aims to identify those responsible, while police are investigating potential fraud and perjury charges.

scandal2 years ago

Unraveling the UK Post Office Scandal

A scandal involving faulty computer software led to the false imprisonment and ruined lives of hundreds of British postal workers, with the recent TV drama reigniting public fury. The Horizon software wrongly indicated theft and false accounting by post office managers, leading to prosecutions and convictions. The government is under pressure to expedite the review of convictions, with calls for legislation to quash all convictions of affected postal workers. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to ensure that the workers receive the redress they deserve, acknowledging the appalling miscarriage of justice.