Alan Bates Rejects Government's Compensation Offer in Post Office Scandal

The former sub-postmaster and campaigner deems the government's compensation for the Horizon scandal 'cruel and offensive', rejecting the offer.

Alan Bates, a key figure in the Post Office Horizon scandal, has rejected the government's compensation offer, calling it 'cruel and offensive'.
The government had confirmed plans for 'full and fair compensation' for victims of the scandal, but Bates says the offer is only a sixth of what he requested.
More than 900 sub-postmasters were wrongly prosecuted due to faults in the Horizon software, with some even serving prison time.
The government and Fujitsu, the software's manufacturer, face criticism for their handling of compensation and accountability.
Campaigners warn that many victims are aging and emphasize the need for swift and adequate compensation.