Summary
Victims of the Post Office scandal are seeking accountability after over 900 sub-postmasters were wrongly prosecuted due to faults in the Horizon computer system. The first part of Sir Wyn Williams' inquiry report highlights the human impact of the scandal and addresses compensation issues, as victims continue to seek justice and closure.
Key Facts
- More than 900 sub-postmasters faced prosecution due to errors in the Horizon computer system, which falsely showed money missing.
- The first part of Sir Wyn Williams’ report from the official inquiry looks at the impact on people and discusses compensation efforts.
- Victims gathered in London to hear the findings of the report presented in person by Sir Wyn Williams.
- Tracy Felstead was wrongfully convicted at age 19 and served six months in prison; her conviction was overturned in 2021.
- Seema Misra was sent to prison in 2010 while pregnant; she experienced mixed emotions about the report's release.
- The report suggests there have been unjustified delays in providing compensation to victims.
- Kathy McAlerney faced financial losses and her contract was ended; she is still waiting for compensation after many years.
- The Post Office provided an unreserved apology, but victims are frustrated by the ongoing delays in resolving their claims.
