Law Society response to Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry
08 Jul 2025
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The Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry has today (8 July) published Volume 1 of its Final Report* which considers the human impact of the scandal and redress for victims.
In response to the specific findings of Volume 1, Law Society of England and Wales president Richard Atkinson said: “The Public Inquiry has revealed the terrible impact the Post Office scandal has had on the affected post masters and post mistresses, as well as their families and wider communities.
“We recognise the enormous pain caused to the innocent victims of this gross miscarriage of justice, which cannot be allowed to happen again.
“The call for full and fair redress, including improved independent oversight by a suitably qualified senior lawyer, and guaranteed access to free legal advice for claimants, is welcomed.
“More than a decade on from the scandal, it is unacceptable that victims continue to face delays in receiving the compensation they are owed. It is essential for justice and the public’s faith in the legal system for the process to be clear, transparent, fair and fast.”
Findings for the remaining phases, as well as overall recommendations, will follow in a final report, to be published in due course.
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