The Public Accounts Committee revealed that many victims of the Post Office scandal have yet to receive proper compensation, despite the government having disbursed over 1 billion. MPs expressed concern about the lack of follow-up with victims, as only one in five letters sent to potential claimants resulted in a response. The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) acknowledged the issue, fearing that pursuing victims could make them feel harassed. Critics argue that the existing compensation processes are ineffective and fail to adequately support those wrongfully accused.
You have Sir Alan Bates, offered less than 50% of his claim; other people on the Overturned Convictions Scheme, who are the worst affected... not been fully compensated.
The government had taken insufficient action to ensure people entitled to compensation had applied for it.
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