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Ministers introduce bill to quash convictions of Horizon scandal victims

Unprecedented bill aimed to be passed in summer will exonerate hundreds of post office operators in England and Wales

The Guardian - UK

Wronged UK Postmasters To Have Convictions Quashed

Hundreds of UK subpostmasters wrongly prosecuted for dishonesty due to a faulty software scandal will have their convictions automatically quashed, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's office said on Wednesday.

International Business Times

Ministers to quash convictions of hundreds of post office operators

Legislation will overturn convictions of theft, fraud and false accounting during Horizon scandal

The Guardian - UK

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Post Office ‘unfit’ to run compensation scheme for Horizon victims, MPs say

Just 20% of compensation has been paid, finds Commons committee, which says government should set legally binding timeframes

The Guardian - UK

Many victims of Post Office scandal risk missing out on payouts, MPs warn

About 250 people in England and Wales and dozens in Scotland have yet to come forward

The Guardian - UK

It’s Kemi Badenoch v the Post Office, the show where ministers sweep everything under the carpet

Whatever the truth in the latest ‘he said, she said’ row, one thing’s clear: the government has no intention of tackling this institutional rot, says barrister Sam Fowles

The Guardian - UK

Scrap plans to scan accounts of benefit claimants or risk new scandal, MPs told

Campaigners say ‘fully automated’ approach risks repeat of Post Office Horizon scandal

The Guardian - UK

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Horizon scandal victim uses Brits appearance to urge faster compensation

Jo Hamilton presented a music award alongside Monica Dolan, who portrayed her in Mr Bates vs The Post Office

The Guardian - UK

Wednesday briefing: How a sacked official blew the whistle on new lows in the asylum system

In today’s newsletter: Why David Neal was sacked, and what he had to say about the faltering immigration system

The Guardian - UK

Former Post Office chair claims he is victim of ‘smear campaign’ led by Kemi Badenoch

Henry Staunton stands by his allegations against the government and turns on Post Office CEO in dramatic day of evidence to MPs

The Guardian - UK

Tory MPs have Badenoch’s back as they slog it out with former Post Office chair

Henry Staunton refuses to back down as he gives evidence to the business select committee

The Guardian - UK

Alan Bates sees ‘no end’ to Post Office scandal as payout targets missed

Campaigner says he personally rejected ‘cruel’ compensation offer as government admits it is still failing to act fast enough

The Guardian - UK

UK politics: ex-minister apologises for saying there are ‘no-go areas’ in UK cities – as it happened

Paul Scully says he is ‘slightly furious’ with himself after comments about London and Birmingham

The Guardian - UK

‘Toxic culture of disbelief’ persists at top of Post Office, MPs told

Committee releases minutes of board meeting before appearance by former Post Office chair Henry Staunton

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WhatToWatch

Royal Mail Panorama special to air on BBC One tonight

A Royal Mail Panorama special investigates the UK's postal service.

Evening Standard

Sir Ed Davey says he should have apologised sooner for Horizon scandal role

Sir Ed served as post office minister under the coalition government from 2010 to 2012.

Evening Standard

Former Post Office CEO Paula Vennells stripped of CBE

She lost the title for ‘bringing the honours system into disrepute’

The Guardian - UK

Post Office said last month it stands by most Horizon convictions

Letter shows Post Office told ministers it would oppose attempts to overturn 369 prosecutions

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The Guardian - UK

Ministers to press ahead with legislation to exonerate Post Office Horizon victims

Plan comes despite judiciary’s alternative proposal amid concerns about parliament overturning court decisions

The Guardian - UK

ITV announces drama on contaminated blood scandal after Post Office series success

Peter Moffat will write show about what is considered one of the biggest miscarriages of justice in NHS history

Evening Standard

Post Office victims wronged in Horizon scandal to have names cleared under new law

Subpostmasters will have wrongful convictions quashed under ‘clear and objective criteria’, the Government says

The Guardian - UK

Justin Welby: church should have asked more questions about ex-Post Office boss

Archbishop says C of E failed to challenge involvement of Paula Vennells’ in church bodies in light of Horizon scandal

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: Kemi Badenoch’s war of words with the Post Office official she fired, explained

In today’s newsletter: The business secretary’s spat with Henry Staunton could damage her reputation, and future ambitions

The Guardian - UK

Post Office scandal: civil servant rejects claims she asked to slow compensation

Sarah Munby insists she never suggested to ex-Post Office chair Henry Staunton that he delay payments to post office operators

The Guardian - UK

Civil servant dragged into fight with ex-chair of Post Office has government’s backing – for now

Sarah Munby forced to break cover to rebut Henry Staunton claim she told him to delay Horizon compensation payments

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