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business-and-legal2 years ago

"Rishi Sunak Reviews Legal Aid for Victims of UK Post Office Scandal"

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is reviewing measures to exonerate hundreds of sub-postmasters wrongfully convicted due to the Post Office Horizon scandal. The government-owned Post Office, which prosecuted the cases, may be removed from the appeals process. The scandal involved over 700 convictions based on faulty software, with fewer than 100 overturned so far. The Crown Prosecution Service could take over the Post Office's role in appeals, but this may require additional resources and affect other cases. A public inquiry is ongoing, and the Metropolitan Police is investigating potential fraud offences by the Post Office. The issue has gained renewed attention following an ITV drama and a BBC podcast on the scandal.

via BBC.com|
##business-and-legal#horizonsoftware
legaljustice2 years ago

"Metropolitan Police Launch Fraud Probe into UK Post Office's IT Glitch Scandal"

The UK Post Office is under police investigation for wrongfully accusing over 700 employees of theft due to a faulty computer system called Horizon. The Metropolitan Police are looking into potential fraud, perjury, and perverting the course of justice related to the Post Office's actions. The defective system, installed in 1999, led to numerous postmasters being financially devastated, with some being imprisoned and a few committing suicide. Despite the Court of Appeal quashing 39 convictions in 2021 and 93 convictions being overturned in total, many affected workers have yet to be exonerated. A public inquiry into the scandal began in 2022, and a recent TV docudrama has brought new attention to the issue, prompting more potential victims to come forward.

via KSL.com|
##itglitch#legaljustice
legaljustice2 years ago

"Metropolitan Police Launch Fraud Probe into Post Office Following IT Glitch Accusations"

The UK Metropolitan Police are investigating the Post Office for potential fraud, perjury, and perverting the course of justice after over 700 postmasters were wrongfully accused of theft due to a faulty computer system called Horizon. The system, installed in 1999, erroneously showed missing funds, leading to severe consequences for the accused, including financial ruin, convictions, and imprisonment. Some affected individuals even took their own lives. A total of 93 convictions have been overturned, and a public inquiry is ongoing. The issue has gained renewed attention following a TV docudrama, prompting more potential victims to come forward.

via ABC News|
##horizonsystemfault#justicecampaign
legaljustice2 years ago

"Met Probe and Campaigner Demand Swift Justice in Post Office Horizon Scandal"

The Metropolitan Police is investigating potential fraud offences related to the Post Office scandal, where over 700 sub-postmasters were wrongfully accused of theft and false accounting due to a faulty Horizon IT system. The investigation, which also includes potential perjury and perverting the course of justice, was prompted by a referral from the Director of Public Prosecutions in January 2020. The ITV drama about the scandal has led to 50 new potential victims coming forward. To date, 93 convictions have been overturned, but many affected individuals are still awaiting justice and compensation.

via BBC.com|
##fraudinvestigation#horizonit
legal-drama2 years ago

"Mr Bates vs The Post Office: The Scandal That Shook Britain Unveiled in ITV Drama"

Lee and Lisa Castleton's dream of a peaceful life owning a post office turned into a nightmare when they were falsely accused of fraud due to a defective IT system called Horizon. They were among nearly 800 subpostmasters wrongfully prosecuted by the Post Office, a scandal now dramatized in an ITV series. The Castletons faced severe financial and personal hardships, including bankruptcy and community ostracism. Despite a group litigation settlement, the couple's life remains deeply affected by the ordeal, which is still a significant part of their daily lives. The public inquiry into the scandal has revealed the Post Office's knowledge of the IT issues and their attempts to cover them up.

via Daily Mail|
##castletons#horizonsystem
entertainment2 years ago

"Public Outcry Intensifies as Post Office Scandal Unfolds with Shocking Twists and Demands for Accountability"

Viewers of the ITV drama "Mr Bates vs The Post Office" expressed outrage on social media after the second episode revealed that Fujitsu, a computer firm hired by the Post Office, could remotely alter financial figures inputted by subpostmasters. The series is based on the true story of hundreds of subpostmasters who were wrongfully prosecuted due to a faulty IT system. The scandal is considered the most widespread miscarriage of justice in British history. The drama has received significant praise for exposing the human pain behind the scandal, and the latest episode's twist has left viewers demanding justice.

via Daily Mail|
##entertainment#fujitsu