Post Office Horizon Scandal Victims Face Continued Struggles for Justice and Compensation

Trauma, bureaucratic delays, and lack of independent oversight hinder victims' fight for redress in UK's largest miscarriage of justice.

Victims of the UK Post Office Horizon scandal, which saw hundreds of sub-postmasters wrongly accused of theft and fraud due to a faulty IT system, are still facing challenges in their fight for justice and compensation.
Many victims are reportedly too traumatised to engage with compensation opportunities, with around 40% refusing to participate when contacted by the Post Office or the Criminal Cases Review Commission.
Delays in compensation claims are also being caused by the Post Office's refusal to return personal files and financial information necessary for victims to make detailed claims.
Despite the UK government's recent pledge to quash all convictions arising from the scandal and guarantee compensation, victims and their lawyers are calling for the compensation schemes to be administered by an independent body, rather than the Post Office and the government.
Victims continue to suffer from the impacts of the scandal, with many losing their businesses, facing financial hardship, and experiencing long-term mental health issues.