"Government Announces Mass Pardons for Post Office Scandal Victims"
The UK government has announced emergency laws to swiftly clear the names of hundreds of individuals wrongly convicted in the Post Office scandal, with plans to compensate them. The scandal, involving faulty IT systems, led to over 900 convictions, with only 93 overturned to date. The move follows public outcry and a recent ITV drama highlighting the issue. While the government aims to complete the process by 2024, concerns have been raised about the potential impact on the independence of the courts. Additionally, the government plans to review convictions in Scotland and Northern Ireland and hold Fujitsu accountable if found culpable in the public inquiry.