Justice served
Hundreds of sub-postmasters who were wrongly convicted in the Post Office scandal can now apply for compensation of £600,000 or more. This comes after almost 900 branch owners had their convictions quashed earlier this year.
Relief for the victims
Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has introduced a new redress scheme, hoping it will bring relief to those who have suffered immeasurably. Two compensation routes are available, with one offering a final settlement of £600,000 and another for those who believe they are owed more.
Long-awaited justice
Former PM Rishi Sunak ordered the exoneration of over 900 sub-postmasters who were wrongly convicted of theft and fraud between 1999 and 2015. This followed revelations of the faulty Horizon IT system, which inaccurately showed money as missing.
Financial compensation
The new scheme ensures that sub-postmasters receive the same financial compensation as those whose convictions were overturned before emergency legislation was introduced in May. The Treasury has allocated a £1 billion fund to compensate the victims, with the worst affected expected to receive millions in compensation.
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