The Post Office scandal is one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in our nation’s history. This is why we established a full independent statutory public enquiry a few years ago and now the Conservative government is acting at speed to bring forward legislation to quash all convictions that were based on this miscarriage of justice. This will clear people’s names, deliver justice, and ensure swifter access to compensation for innocent people who have waited too long.
The government is doing this by:
- Introducing primary legislation within weeks to quash all convictions that were based on erroneous Horizon evidence and the egregious behaviour of the Post Office in the period in question
- Bringing forward an upfront offer for the Group Litigation Order cohort, recognising the vital role the 555 postmasters played, enabling them to receive compensation faster
- Consulting the independent Horizon Compensation Advisory Board to speed up the roll out of compensation schemes, helping deliver swifter support to the wronged
Find out more about what the Government is doing to quash wrongful Post Office convictions here.
