Post Office Horizon Inquiry Exposes Cover-Up Tactics
Witness testimony reveals deliberate suppression of critical information about Horizon system flaws.
- Barrister Simon Clarke accuses senior Post Office staff of defending flawed Horizon system with 'almost religious zeal'.
- Clarke alleges instructions were given to shred documents to prevent exposure of Horizon bugs.
- Post Office culture criticized for lack of communication and transparency, leading to wrongful prosecutions.
- Inquiry hears that internal fears and deliberate obfuscation hindered proper handling of Horizon issues.
- Clarke calls for cessation of prosecutions after uncovering undisclosed system bugs, highlighting systemic failures.