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First tranche of final report from Horizon scandal inquiry to be published

  • The initial portion of the final report addressing the Post Office scandal involving faulty Horizon software is being released today, focusing on the wrongful convictions of over 900 subpostmasters.
  • The event follows years of wrongful convictions caused by faulty Horizon software between 1999 and 2015, which falsely showed money missing from accounts.
  • The report details the severe human impact, including financial ruin, broken relationships, and many victims still awaiting compensation amid significant bureaucratic delays.
  • Solicitor Neil Hudgell reported damages agreed for over 300 people totaling £170 million, while campaigners describe the redress process as overly complex and slow.
  • The inquiry highlights ongoing questions about accountability and calls for responsible firms, including the Post Office and Fujitsu, to face consequences beyond taxpayer-funded compensation.
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First tranche of final report from Horizon scandal inquiry to be published

The first volume is set to cover the devastating impact the scandal had on Post Office victims and the compensation process.

·London, United Kingdom
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Being wrongly convicted of theft or fiddling with your company’s accounts: it happened to hundreds of British Post Office owners between 1999 and 2015. They ended up deeply in debt and in some cases even ended up in prison. Years later, the enormous scandal is still haunting the UK. Today, after years of investigation, a first report on the impact of the Post Office scandal is published.

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BBC News broke the news in United Kingdom on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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