Post Office Horizon Scandal Inquiry Continues Amid Calls for Accountability
Former CEO Paula Vennells to testify as victims' lawyers demand criminal prosecutions and debate over compensation persists.
- The Post Office Horizon scandal, involving the wrongful prosecution of over 900 sub-postmasters due to faulty software, continues to draw attention.
- Former Post Office CEO Paula Vennells will give evidence at the inquiry into the scandal, following public outcry and her return of a CBE.
- The inquiry has been described as hearing from a 'chorus of cowards' and calls for criminal prosecutions have been made by lawyers for victims.
- Compensation totaling £138 million has been paid out, but many victims remain uncompensated, and the government's £600,000 offer is deemed insufficient by some.
- The independent inquiry into the scandal is ongoing, with expectations for it to conclude this year, amid discussions on who should fund the payouts.