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Post Office paid widow in instalments for silence, inquiry hears

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The widow of a sub-postmaster who took his own life had to sign a non-disclosure agreement with the Post Office in exchange for staggered compensation payments, an inquiry has heard.

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Post Office lawyer 'silenced’ widow through incentive payments

Public inquiry hears that lawyer drafted NDA with deceased sub-postmaster’s family to prevent publicity.

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