The UK government has announced legislation aimed at clearing the names of hundreds of sub-postmasters who were wrongfully convicted in the Horizon scandal, with the new law expected to be introduced in July. Described as one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in British history, the scandal involved sub-postmasters being wrongfully accused and convicted of theft, fraud, and false accounting due to errors with the Post Office's Horizon IT system. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak earlier announced plans for blanket legislation to address the issue UK-wide, a move welcomed by MPs and advocates. Despite the Post Office's stance last month in support of most Horizon convictions, the government has detailed the criteria for overturning convictions, marking a significant step towards rectifying the wrongs suffered by many.
Informative visit @royalmailnews delivery office on Milner Street today to meet the management team and some of the 180 posties who deliver to WA1, WA2, WA4 & WA5. Talked about delays to deliveries and the work being done to improve services in #Warrington with new posties hired. https://t.co/fY3Gce9OPi
Post Office launched fraud investigation into board member hired to represent sub-postmasters in wake of Horizon scandal https://t.co/kqG1RktE7g https://t.co/OvcoaazAnh
Fury over Post Office plan to block attempts to clear 369 Horizon victims Former sub-postmasters have joined calls for Post Office CEO Nick Read to resign https://t.co/MlQuXrOVaz
Post Office says over half of sub-postmasters convictions should be upheld https://t.co/bFDFy3UvwS
📬 Post Office insists it would uphold half of Horizon convictions https://t.co/G9EuW6MUl5
United States Postal Service officials apologized for its recent mail delays in the Houston area during a Thursday member briefing with Texas representatives https://t.co/hmJYom37bV
Solicitor @NeilHudgell has spoken of his concerns for subpostmasters, many of whom he says remain 'heavily traumatised' and unable to cope with being 'in the crossfire' of a 'political blame game'. Read his full article here: https://t.co/OYTcauzGVx #postofficescandal https://t.co/bEFaF7A1YJ
If you’ve experienced shortfalls at your Post Office, support is available. Together, we can ensure everyone receives the redress they deserve. https://t.co/OvyQekKMWY
Transparency and accountability from USPS are essential. Yesterday’s briefing on Houston's USPS delays wasn't just about identifying problems—it was about bipartisan, solution-focused action. I am committed to providing oversight to ensure reliable mail service. https://t.co/TgRKzrMaMD
If you were a sub-postmaster who experienced Post Office shortfalls due to software issues, & live in #NewcastleCentral, email me at [email protected] I’m working with colleagues to ensure those affected by #HorizonPostOfficeScandal receive the redress they deserve.
Transparency and accountability from USPS are essential. Today's briefing on Houston's USPS delays wasn't just about identifying problems—it was about bipartisan, solution-focused action. I am committed to providing oversight to ensure reliable mail service. https://t.co/jISP3ZXi8X
MPs are working together to speed up fair financial redress to help #subpostmasters get justice. If you were a #subpostmaster in my constituency who experienced shortfalls due to #Horizon software issues, please get in touch so I can assist. #Brighton https://t.co/LcJarYbsE6
USPS apologizes for Houston mail delays during discussion with Congress members https://t.co/OrAqsaRkbp
🔴 Letting off guilty postmasters is ‘price worth paying’ to exonerate innocent, says minister https://t.co/BvgxlyObPw
🗓️Next Tuesday, @CommonsBTC be shining a light on why it’s taking an outrageously long time to pay full redress to the victims of Britain’s biggest miscarriage of justice: our subpostmasters 📺 You can watch on https://t.co/QATSZgaGq7 📋 Here’s the full list of people called… https://t.co/xovLLfEKNT
Post Office said last month it stands by most Horizon convictions https://t.co/1mN8rGpFNU
Service is steadily being restored to two USPS processing centers in the Houston area after months-long mail delay issues, the postal service said. #khou11 #HouNews https://t.co/U5VXxIhYh7
The multitude of mail-related issues occurring in the Greater Houston area is entirely unacceptable. I’ve sent a letter to the Postmaster General demanding an immediate explanation/solution and will continue working to ensure impacted Southeast Texans receive answers! https://t.co/YQM6IWbmle
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced earlier this year there would be blanket legislation to clear the names of the sub-postmasters who were wrongly convicted Read more🔗 https://t.co/4VAcpa254y
Today I joined my colleagues to address the @USPS mail delays that had been impacting our community. 📩 USPS acknowledges and apologized for their failures. They assured to us as members that mail in ballots will arrive on time and that the issues have been resolved. https://t.co/LdpVvCaQDa
I’ve received hundreds of calls and messages about mail delivery issues in the Richmond area. Last night, I met with constituents at @Colette4RVA’s town hall about these ongoing postal problems and spoke about next steps to solve it. Read more: https://t.co/86sqOAICfX
I’ve received hundreds of calls and messages about mail delivery issues in the Richmond area. Last night, I met with constituents at @ColetteRVA’s town hall about these ongoing postal problems and spoke about next steps to solve it. Read more: https://t.co/86sqOAICfX
Today, my dept announced the unprecedented measures we are taking to deliver justice for postmasters. We will be bringing legislation forward to quash all convictions which are identified as being in scope of the horizon scandal. 👇 https://t.co/HTfpSBCdtP
The #HorizonPostOfficeScandal is one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in British history. I asked the Minister what he is doing to restore public confidence in the Post Office, technology & his Department & if he recognises that swift compensation is a vital part of that. https://t.co/e2FLtUW4KF
Law to clear hundreds of wrongfully convicted subpostmasters expected in July https://t.co/Xf204x9biy
Law to clear Post Office victims should be UK-wide, says Naomi Long https://t.co/TaToOT5hnE
Government lays out how they'll clear Post Office victims under new law | ITV News https://t.co/Ly7Z3NUWKn
Thanks to @KevanJonesMP for securing this UQ. If you're a constituent who was a sub-postmaster and experienced shortfalls in your Post Office due to software issues, please get in touch so I can assist you. Vital all those affected receive the redress they deserve. https://t.co/7uDQlivwlj
Details of legislation to exonerate subpostmasters wronged in the Horizon scandal have been set out by the Government ✍️: @sophie_wing8 & @ninallloyd https://t.co/kpKW8ncPmu
UPDATE: The government has set out legislation/criteria for overturning sub-postmaster convictions relating to Horizon. There is reference to this applying to 'relevant pilot schemes', though unclear if this means Capture. I've asked govt for clarity. https://t.co/RoDBkh8jDg
#Subpostmasters have waited years for justice - mistreated by Post Office & ignored by Govt Tory MP's attempts to shout me down at #PMQs won't distract from their failures & delaying tactics Instead of insulting #PostOffceScandal victims PM should be delivering justice @CWUnews https://t.co/Te2AK7bMhq
Post Office victims wronged in Horizon scandal to have names cleared https://t.co/zhzNmbY0Gp
Post Office victims set to be cleared under new law https://t.co/AiB7TSZOL5