Saturday, July 5, 2025

Exploring the Misjustice Behind Hundreds of Incorrect Prosecutions

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The Post office Horizon scandal, described as the UK’s most extensive miscarriage of justice, involved over 900 sub-postmasters being wrongfully prosecuted based on faulty software data from the Horizon system, which led to many facing imprisonment, financial ruin, and personal trauma. The scandal became widely recognized following a hit ITV drama, prompting public outrage and a parliamentary inquiry into the events. A landmark legal case in 2017 resulted in the Post Office agreeing to pay £58 million in compensation, although much of it covered legal costs. As of June 2025, compensation awards across various schemes have exceeded £1 billion, with many individuals receiving significant payouts for their suffering. The ongoing inquiry, which began in 2022, is expected to release its first report on July 8, shedding light on the systemic failures that allowed the scandal to unfold.

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