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The final report of the Post Office IT scandal inquiry will highlight the human impact and focus on compensation for victims, with a subsequent report expected in 2026 addressing accountability and blame, as the scandal's long-lasting justice process continues.
Former Post Office boss Paula Vennells is returning her CBE amid mounting pressure over the Horizon IT scandal, which led to over 700 sub-postmasters being wrongly prosecuted. The faulty Horizon software caused financial ruin and false accusations, with some individuals imprisoned. Vennells expressed remorse for the devastation caused and faced criticism from those affected. The scandal, described as one of the most widespread miscarriages of justice in the UK, has prompted calls for legislative action to quash convictions and expedite compensation for victims.
The UK government is working to expedite the appeals of hundreds of sub-postmasters caught up in the Post Office IT scandal, with plans to potentially introduce new legislation to quash the convictions. Business Minister Kevin Hollinrake and Justice Secretary Alex Chalk are discussing options to resolve the outstanding criminal convictions, while also considering holding responsible parties, including technology company Fujitsu, accountable for compensating the victims. The scandal, which led to 736 sub-postmasters being prosecuted based on faulty software, has prompted calls for the Post Office to be stripped of its prosecution powers and for former convictions to be re-examined en masse. Additionally, there are efforts to strip former Post Office boss Paula Vennells of her CBE over the scandal, and retired judge Sir Gary Hickinbottom will chair an independent panel overseeing compensation payments to those whose convictions have been overturned.