During a meeting in Kineton, Warwickshire on Sunday 17 November, 150 members of the Justice for Subpostmasters Alliance (JFSA) expressed their persistent frustration over the prolonged process of obtaining financial redress, revealing that very few have actually received their due compensation. JFSA chair Sir Alan Bates immensely stressed this point, emphasizing that a concrete timeline for resolution is desperately needed as the process currently lacks transparency, leaving many distressed and without any justifiable end in sight.
Bates articulated a growing dissatisfaction with the government's inability to establish a clear deadline for financial redress, stating, "People are frustrated. We can't get a deadline from them. There are concerns about that and everybody is worried about the time it is taking - it could go on for years." This highlights not only the exasperation felt among affected individuals but signifies the potential for escalating actions if their needs continue to be unmet.
With frustration boiling, Bates proclaimed, "We need that guarantee, not excuses, otherwise, as I have often alluded to, we will have to go back to the courts." He further noted the group’s intent to explore legal avenues again if a deadline is not forthcoming, declaring confidence in their ability to crowdfund necessary resources, which illustrates the determination of the group to pursue justice by any available means.
The JFSA, which was formed in September 2009, emerged from Computer Weekly's investigations into the Horizon system, representing a coalition of subpostmasters advocating for justice. Their fight signifies one of the gravest miscarriages of justice in UK history, demonstrating a collective refusal to let past injustices be overlooked, and showcases both the resilience and commitment of the group to achieving a fair outcome after years of wrongful accusations.
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