Overview

• Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, admits more questions should have been asked about Paula Vennells' senior roles in the Church of England after the Horizon scandal.
• Paula Vennells, former Post Office CEO, was implicated in a scandal that led to wrongful convictions of over 700 subpostmasters due to faulty accounting software.
• The Church considered Vennells for senior positions, including Bishop of London, despite her involvement in the scandal.
• The Horizon scandal, described as the most widespread miscarriage of justice in British history, has seen fewer than 100 convictions overturned.
• The Church of England and Vennells have faced criticism for their roles, prompting calls for reflection and accountability.