Summary
The first part of a report on the Post Office IT scandal will be released, focusing on compensation and the impact on those affected. Many sub-postmasters were wrongly accused of financial losses due to a faulty computer system, leading to numerous legal cases. The second part of the report, which will identify who is to blame, will take several more months.
Key Facts
- The Post Office IT scandal involved a faulty computer system called Horizon, developed by Fujitsu.
- Over 900 sub-postmasters were wrongly prosecuted, with 236 going to jail.
- An inquiry, led by Sir Wyn Williams, began in 2022 to investigate the scandal and its impact.
- The first part of the final report will address compensation and the human impact of the scandal.
- The second part of the report, identifying blame, will be released months later.
- Compensation schemes have been compared to a "patchwork quilt" due to their varying effectiveness.
- The inquiry's online coverage attracted over 20 million views, indicating high public interest.
- Police investigations may result in criminal trials, but they are not expected until 2028.
