Summary
Victims of the Post Office Horizon IT scandal are frustrated with the slow and difficult compensation process. An official report highlighted the severe impact on those wrongly accused and suggested improvements to the compensation scheme.
Key Facts
- Former sub-postmasters had been accused of theft due to an IT system error.
- An official inquiry found the scandal had a "disastrous" effect on these individuals.
- Many victims still await compensation settlements years later.
- The compensation process involves three different schemes and is seen as challenging.
- Sir Wyn Williams, who led the inquiry, proposed recommendations for improvement.
- These recommendations include creating a redress mechanism for public body errors and providing free legal advice.
- There are currently about 10,000 eligible claimants for compensation.
- Victims doubt the government will implement the report's recommendations.
