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Post Office Inquiry Unveils Systemic Failures and Mismanagement

Former executives and investigators testify on the Horizon scandal, revealing deep flaws in the Post Office's handling of the faulty system.

  • Jon Longman, a former Post Office investigator, defended his actions during the prosecution of sub-postmistresses, despite acknowledging flaws in the Horizon system.
  • Post Office executives, including former COO David Miller, faced intense scrutiny over their management and oversight of the flawed Horizon system.
  • Testimonies reveal that the Post Office was aware of Horizon's defects but continued prosecutions to protect its financial interests.
  • The inquiry highlighted a culture of fear and retaliation within the Post Office, discouraging whistleblowers and critics from speaking out.
  • Government officials and Post Office leadership are criticized for their role in one of the UK's most significant judicial scandals.
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