Ex-Minister Regrets Not Questioning Faulty Post Office IT System

Pat McFadden reflects on the Horizon scandal, emphasizing the need for better oversight of state-owned companies.

Pat McFadden admitted he should have scrutinized the Horizon IT system more thoroughly.
The faulty system led to over 700 wrongful prosecutions of subpostmasters from 1999 to 2015.
McFadden suggested creating an independent body to oversee state-owned companies.
He emphasized that ministers cannot intervene in court judgments or overturn verdicts.
Victims of the scandal are still awaiting compensation despite legislative actions.