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#government-accountability

PM responds to Sir Alan Bates after repeated requests

The government is urged to expedite compensation for Post Office scandal victims, with a March 2025 deadline suggested for full redress.

Post Office scandal: MPs call for financial penalty for slow payouts

Compensation for victims of the Post Office scandal is unacceptably slow, prompting calls for government penalties and greater transparency in the claims process.

PM responds to Sir Alan Bates after repeated requests

The government is urged to expedite compensation for Post Office scandal victims, with a March 2025 deadline suggested for full redress.

Post Office scandal: MPs call for financial penalty for slow payouts

Compensation for victims of the Post Office scandal is unacceptably slow, prompting calls for government penalties and greater transparency in the claims process.
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#alan-bates

Post Office hero Sir Alan Bates awarded knighthood at Windsor Castle

Sir Alan Bates received a knighthood for his pivotal role in exposing the Post Office Horizon IT scandal.

I'm a pain in the backside ... an awkward sod': Alan Bates on love, justice and the Post Office scandal

Alan Bates persevered through the Post Office scandal, advocating for victims of flawed technology despite challenges and public ignorance.

Post Office hero Sir Alan Bates awarded knighthood at Windsor Castle

Sir Alan Bates received a knighthood for his pivotal role in exposing the Post Office Horizon IT scandal.

I'm a pain in the backside ... an awkward sod': Alan Bates on love, justice and the Post Office scandal

Alan Bates persevered through the Post Office scandal, advocating for victims of flawed technology despite challenges and public ignorance.
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#reproductive-rights

Victims of second faulty Post Office software Capture promised redress and justice'

The Independent emphasizes the critical role of journalism in uncovering truths about social issues and promoting public understanding.

Watch live: Post Office inquiry hears Paula Vennells' final closing statement

The Independent prioritizes accessible journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and the Post Office scandal, emphasizing the need for thorough investigations.

Victims of second faulty Post Office software Capture promised redress and justice'

The Independent emphasizes the critical role of journalism in uncovering truths about social issues and promoting public understanding.

Watch live: Post Office inquiry hears Paula Vennells' final closing statement

The Independent prioritizes accessible journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and the Post Office scandal, emphasizing the need for thorough investigations.
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#horizon-system

Police not ruling any person or crime out of Post Office scandal investigation | Computer Weekly

The Post Office Horizon scandal investigation seeks accountability for wrongful prosecutions of subpostmasters due to a flawed accounting system, profoundly impacting victims' lives.

Convictions of Post Office Capture system users to be reviewed by statutory body | Computer Weekly

The CCRC is reassessing cases of potential wrongful convictions linked to the Post Office's Capture software.

More parallels between Post Office Capture and Horizon scandal revealed | Computer Weekly

The implementation of the Horizon system led to a drastic increase in prosecutions and investigations of subpostmasters, significantly impacting their lives.

Fujitsu does not trust Post Office use of Horizon data

Fujitsu's leadership questions the Post Office's use of Horizon data in prosecutions, citing ongoing concerns over its reliability and the impact on justice.

Change to rules on computer evidence will be an 'outcome' of Post Office scandal | Computer Weekly

Court rules on computer evidence may revert to requiring proof of proper operation, addressing past injustices in the Post Office scandal.

I'm partly to blame for Horizon IT scandal, former Post Office boss admits

Former Post Office boss takes responsibility for not reflecting on inherent risks of in-house prosecutions
Acknowledgment of institutional bias in investigation of Horizon IT scandal

Police not ruling any person or crime out of Post Office scandal investigation | Computer Weekly

The Post Office Horizon scandal investigation seeks accountability for wrongful prosecutions of subpostmasters due to a flawed accounting system, profoundly impacting victims' lives.

Convictions of Post Office Capture system users to be reviewed by statutory body | Computer Weekly

The CCRC is reassessing cases of potential wrongful convictions linked to the Post Office's Capture software.

More parallels between Post Office Capture and Horizon scandal revealed | Computer Weekly

The implementation of the Horizon system led to a drastic increase in prosecutions and investigations of subpostmasters, significantly impacting their lives.

Fujitsu does not trust Post Office use of Horizon data

Fujitsu's leadership questions the Post Office's use of Horizon data in prosecutions, citing ongoing concerns over its reliability and the impact on justice.

Change to rules on computer evidence will be an 'outcome' of Post Office scandal | Computer Weekly

Court rules on computer evidence may revert to requiring proof of proper operation, addressing past injustices in the Post Office scandal.

I'm partly to blame for Horizon IT scandal, former Post Office boss admits

Former Post Office boss takes responsibility for not reflecting on inherent risks of in-house prosecutions
Acknowledgment of institutional bias in investigation of Horizon IT scandal
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#itv-drama

Post Office scandal in 2024 - part 1: A year in the mainstream | Computer Weekly

The Post Office scandal, rooted in a faulty computer system, gained traction and public awareness following the broadcast of an ITV drama.

Badenoch: it's disappointing' it took ITV drama to speed up Post Office payouts

Government action on the Post Office scandal compensation was accelerated by public interest generated from an ITV drama, demonstrating the power of media influence.

Post Office scandal in 2024 - part 1: A year in the mainstream | Computer Weekly

The Post Office scandal, rooted in a faulty computer system, gained traction and public awareness following the broadcast of an ITV drama.

Badenoch: it's disappointing' it took ITV drama to speed up Post Office payouts

Government action on the Post Office scandal compensation was accelerated by public interest generated from an ITV drama, demonstrating the power of media influence.
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#horizon-it-system

Post Office Capture users invited to pivotal meeting with government | Computer Weekly

The UK government is addressing the Capture software's role in the Post Office scandal, marking progress in addressing past injustices.

Fujitsu loses 50m in sales after Post Office scandal furore | Computer Weekly

Fujitsu's UK public sector unit lost £50m in sales due to the Post Office scandal's media coverage.
Company revises revenue expectations attributing losses to public perception of the scandal.

Post Office inquiry: Tory peer says Labour dodged concerns over Horizon for 15 years

Lord Arbuthnot raised concerns to the Labour government about the Post Office scandal 15 years ago, but his plea was ignored.
The Labour government dismissed the responsibility over the faulty Horizon IT system scandal, indicating it was a matter for the Post Office.

Post Office scandal victim becomes first to receive 600,000 under new redress scheme | Computer Weekly

The Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme allows victims of the Post Office scandal to receive compensation independently from the Post Office, with significant initial payouts.

Post Office Capture users invited to pivotal meeting with government | Computer Weekly

The UK government is addressing the Capture software's role in the Post Office scandal, marking progress in addressing past injustices.

Fujitsu loses 50m in sales after Post Office scandal furore | Computer Weekly

Fujitsu's UK public sector unit lost £50m in sales due to the Post Office scandal's media coverage.
Company revises revenue expectations attributing losses to public perception of the scandal.

Post Office inquiry: Tory peer says Labour dodged concerns over Horizon for 15 years

Lord Arbuthnot raised concerns to the Labour government about the Post Office scandal 15 years ago, but his plea was ignored.
The Labour government dismissed the responsibility over the faulty Horizon IT system scandal, indicating it was a matter for the Post Office.

Post Office scandal victim becomes first to receive 600,000 under new redress scheme | Computer Weekly

The Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme allows victims of the Post Office scandal to receive compensation independently from the Post Office, with significant initial payouts.
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#fujitsu

Fujitsu boss 'does not know' if Horizon is reliable

Fujitsu's boss doubts the reliability of the Horizon IT system, impacting sub-postmasters' trust amid ongoing inquiry into wrongful convictions.

Fujitsu's charity boss made redundant while Post Office scandal victims await support | Computer Weekly

Fujitsu restructures charitable efforts, shifting responsibilities to employees amid the ongoing support needs of Post Office scandal victims.

Fujitsu accused of 'paying lip service' to Post Office scandal victims | Computer Weekly

Fujitsu's promises to support victims of the Post Office scandal remain unfulfilled, causing frustration among affected families.

Northern Ireland schools ditch 485M Fujitsu deal

Fujitsu and a UK public authority mutually ended a £485 million contract due to concerns raised after the Post Office scandal.

Post Office scandal not caused by software errors, says combative Fujitsu boss | Computer Weekly

Fujitsu's executive states the inquiry shows blame for the Post Office scandal shouldn't rest solely on software errors.

Post Office scandal fallout for Fujitsu could open UK public sector to Indian giants | Computer Weekly

IT services companies like TCS in prime position to benefit as Fujitsu's public sector share diminishes.
Fujitsu under scrutiny for Post Office scandal, leading to government action and potential business shifts.

Fujitsu boss 'does not know' if Horizon is reliable

Fujitsu's boss doubts the reliability of the Horizon IT system, impacting sub-postmasters' trust amid ongoing inquiry into wrongful convictions.

Fujitsu's charity boss made redundant while Post Office scandal victims await support | Computer Weekly

Fujitsu restructures charitable efforts, shifting responsibilities to employees amid the ongoing support needs of Post Office scandal victims.

Fujitsu accused of 'paying lip service' to Post Office scandal victims | Computer Weekly

Fujitsu's promises to support victims of the Post Office scandal remain unfulfilled, causing frustration among affected families.

Northern Ireland schools ditch 485M Fujitsu deal

Fujitsu and a UK public authority mutually ended a £485 million contract due to concerns raised after the Post Office scandal.

Post Office scandal not caused by software errors, says combative Fujitsu boss | Computer Weekly

Fujitsu's executive states the inquiry shows blame for the Post Office scandal shouldn't rest solely on software errors.

Post Office scandal fallout for Fujitsu could open UK public sector to Indian giants | Computer Weekly

IT services companies like TCS in prime position to benefit as Fujitsu's public sector share diminishes.
Fujitsu under scrutiny for Post Office scandal, leading to government action and potential business shifts.
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Government looking into third faulty Post Office IT system | Computer Weekly

The government is investigating issues related to the Ecco+ IT system used in Post Office operations before Horizon, amidst ongoing investigations into the Horizon scandal.

Bureaucracy held up payments to wronged subpostmasters, Kemi Badenoch says

Kemi Badenoch criticized bureaucracy's role in delaying justice for subpostmasters during the Post Office scandal inquiry.
#financial-redress

Sir Alan Bates tells Prime Minister to guarantee Post Office scandal victim redress by March 2025 | Computer Weekly

Sir Alan Bates demands a March 2025 deadline for financial compensation to victims of the Post Office scandal, threatening court action if unmet.

Government's 600,000 offer to Horizon scandal victims was 'political' | Computer Weekly

The Post Office was not consulted on the government's £600,000 compensation plan for wrongly convicted subpostmasters, viewed as a political move.

Sir Alan Bates tells Prime Minister to guarantee Post Office scandal victim redress by March 2025 | Computer Weekly

Sir Alan Bates demands a March 2025 deadline for financial compensation to victims of the Post Office scandal, threatening court action if unmet.

Government's 600,000 offer to Horizon scandal victims was 'political' | Computer Weekly

The Post Office was not consulted on the government's £600,000 compensation plan for wrongly convicted subpostmasters, viewed as a political move.
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#uk-politics

Call for new public body to handle state scandals compensation schemes

Compensation schemes for UK state scandals are failing victims, causing further trauma instead of relief.

Ex-Post Office chairman told not to rip off the band aid' with compensation payments

Ms. Badenoch accused Staunton of lying about compensation payouts delay
Pressure on government to set a deadline for postmaster payments

Call for new public body to handle state scandals compensation schemes

Compensation schemes for UK state scandals are failing victims, causing further trauma instead of relief.

Ex-Post Office chairman told not to rip off the band aid' with compensation payments

Ms. Badenoch accused Staunton of lying about compensation payouts delay
Pressure on government to set a deadline for postmaster payments
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#compensation

Government receives report on second controversial Post Office IT system | Computer Weekly

The government is set to release a report on the Capture software used by postmasters, which has been linked to significant financial issues for decades.

Ex-Post Office chair says he was told to delay compensation until after election

Labour demands answers after former Post Office chairman's revelation
Government denies accusations of stalling compensations for subpostmasters

Post Office scandal victim in limbo' after government misses compensation deadline

Victim of Horizon IT scandal accuses Rishi Sunak of empty promises after missing compensation offer deadline.
Deirdre Connolly faced financial devastation and uncertainty after being wrongly accused in the Post Office scandal.

Government receives report on second controversial Post Office IT system | Computer Weekly

The government is set to release a report on the Capture software used by postmasters, which has been linked to significant financial issues for decades.

Ex-Post Office chair says he was told to delay compensation until after election

Labour demands answers after former Post Office chairman's revelation
Government denies accusations of stalling compensations for subpostmasters

Post Office scandal victim in limbo' after government misses compensation deadline

Victim of Horizon IT scandal accuses Rishi Sunak of empty promises after missing compensation offer deadline.
Deirdre Connolly faced financial devastation and uncertainty after being wrongly accused in the Post Office scandal.
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#paula-vennells

Postmasters had fingers in the till, minister told

Jo Swinson accuses former Post Office chief executive Paula Vennells of not disclosing key information about unreliable witness and making derogatory comments about sub-postmasters.

Paula Vennells mounts desperate bid to salvage reputation at Post Office inquiry

Paula Vennells faces scrutiny and expresses regret over the Post Office scandal.

Paula Vennells refused to quit 50,000-a-year NHS role' after Horizon scandal broke

Paula Vennells resisted resigning as NHS trust chairman amidst Post Office scandal, finally stepping down after a threat from a director.

Post Office chief Paula Vennells could be sanctioned by MPs for misleading parliament

MPs considering sanctions against former Post Office boss Paula Vennells for potentially misleading parliament on the Horizon scandal.
Committee exploring options, including contempt of parliament, to penalize leadership involved in the scandal.

Postmasters had fingers in the till, minister told

Jo Swinson accuses former Post Office chief executive Paula Vennells of not disclosing key information about unreliable witness and making derogatory comments about sub-postmasters.

Paula Vennells mounts desperate bid to salvage reputation at Post Office inquiry

Paula Vennells faces scrutiny and expresses regret over the Post Office scandal.

Paula Vennells refused to quit 50,000-a-year NHS role' after Horizon scandal broke

Paula Vennells resisted resigning as NHS trust chairman amidst Post Office scandal, finally stepping down after a threat from a director.

Post Office chief Paula Vennells could be sanctioned by MPs for misleading parliament

MPs considering sanctions against former Post Office boss Paula Vennells for potentially misleading parliament on the Horizon scandal.
Committee exploring options, including contempt of parliament, to penalize leadership involved in the scandal.
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#wrongful-imprisonment

Wrongly jailed former subpostmistress rejects apology of engineer

Seema Misra rejects apology from individuals involved in her wrongful imprisonment, deeming them insufficient and delayed.

Former subpostmistress wrongly jailed while pregnant recalls fainting at sentencing

Seema Misra, a former subpostmistress, was wrongly jailed while pregnant, leading to fainting upon hearing her sentence, but her conviction was later quashed.

Wrongly jailed former subpostmistress rejects apology of engineer

Seema Misra rejects apology from individuals involved in her wrongful imprisonment, deeming them insufficient and delayed.

Former subpostmistress wrongly jailed while pregnant recalls fainting at sentencing

Seema Misra, a former subpostmistress, was wrongly jailed while pregnant, leading to fainting upon hearing her sentence, but her conviction was later quashed.
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Paula Vennells knew of remote access before denial to parliament, tapes reveal

Paula Vennells may have been aware of covert operations team's ability to remotely access Post Office system.
Allegations suggest Vennells knew about remote access capability two years before addressing parliament.

What is the Post Office Horizon bill and why is it controversial?

The Post Office (Horizon system) offences bill will quash convictions linked to faulty IT system.
Unprecedented move to overturn convictions without individual appeals.

Rishi Sunak refuses to back Post Office chief under investigation

Rishi Sunak refrains from supporting Post Office CEO Nick Read amid investigation
Focus on ensuring justice for postmasters involved in historic scandal

Create AI pro register to uphold ethics, says BCS

Creating a register of licensed AI professionals and securing whistleblowing channels could prevent scandals.
BCS suggests licensing AI professionals to promote transparency and hold leaders accountable for ethical AI usage.

Post Office scandal victim says family still picking up pieces' 20 years later

Former subpostmaster ordered to repay shortfall
Family still dealing with aftermath after 20 years
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