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At least 13 postmasters may have taken their own lives, public inquiry into Post Office scandal finds

UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 8 – At least 13 postmasters may have died by suicide after wrongful convictions linked to a faulty IT system, with over 900 convictions under review, officials said.

  • At least 13 victims of the Post Office Horizon IT scandal may have taken their own lives, according to a report by Sir Wyn Williams.
  • The inquiry revealed that a total of 59 victims contemplated suicide, with 10 attempts reported.
  • Sir Wyn recommended that the Government and the Post Office clarify what they mean by 'full and fair redress.'
  • The report indicates that the number of people eligible for compensation claims is expected to increase significantly.
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khbrknews broke the news in on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
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