#post-office-scandal

#post-office-scandal

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

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

Rishi Sunak announced that the government will bring in legislation to reverse the prosecutions of sub-postmasters and mistresses based on the faulty Horizon IT system.

There will also be compensation for the Post Office victims who suffered due to the unjust prosecutions.

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

Sub-postmistress not eligible for full compensation in Post Office scandal

Government's new offer of £75,000 is insufficient for those wrongly ordered to repay shortfalls

Robin Garbutt, who is serving a life sentence for murdering his wife, claims that the faulty Horizon IT system used in the Post Office scandal was also used to frame him.

Garbutt says the evidence relied upon during his trial is faulty and that a man wearing a balaclava and holding a gun forced him to hand over £16,000, after which he found his wife dead.

The prosecution argued during the trial that Garbutt may have staged the robbery to cover up losses reported on the Horizon accounting system.

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.

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

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

Fujitsu is being urged to take accountability for the faulty Horizon accounting software that may have led to the wrongful prosecution of Post Office staff.

Fujitsu has a history of scandals and software glitches that have tarnished its reputation in Japan.

Fujitsu employees are giving evidence in the Post Office scandal Horizon IT inquiry on Thursday (18 January)

Fujitsu Europe director Paul Patterson apologized for their role in the miscarriage of justice during the scandal

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.

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

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

The Post Office scandal, involving faulty accounting software called Horizon, has been described as the most widespread miscarriage of justice in UK history.

More than 20 years later, many victims of the scandal are still waiting for justice and compensation despite a landmark high court ruling in 2019.

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

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.

The Post Office scandal is expected to be a major topic of discussion during Prime Minister's Questions.

The government is close to announcing how it will clear the names of those wrongly convicted in the Horizon IT scandal.

Sir Ed Davey describes the Post Office scandal as a conspiracy on a huge scale

He believes justice must be served and victims should be properly compensated

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 faces scrutiny and expresses regret over the Post Office scandal.

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

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.

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

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

The Liberal Democrats have asked Ofcom to investigate GB News over its criticism of Sir Ed Davey and alleged breaches of accuracy and impartiality rules.

Nigel Farage and Jacob Rees-Mogg have launched attacks on Sir Ed Davey for his role in the Post Office scandal.

Lib Dem leader Ed Davey's personal popularity has dropped after the Post Office scandal.

Conservative MPs are using Davey's role in the scandal to attack the Lib Dems.

Sir Ed Davey declines to apologize for inaction in the Post Office scandal

Davey expresses regret for not uncovering the lies told about faulty software

The Lib Dems have asked Ofcom to investigate alleged bias in GB News' coverage of the Post Office scandal.

GB News hosts Nigel Farage and Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg targeted opposition politicians but overlooked Tory MPs' role in the scandal.