UK Government Launches £600,000 Compensation Scheme for Post Office Scandal Victims

New redress initiative aims to provide financial relief for hundreds of wrongly convicted sub-postmasters.

Approximately 900 individuals had their convictions quashed due to faulty Horizon IT system evidence.
Victims can choose a fixed £600,000 payout or undergo a full claim assessment for potentially higher compensation.
All eligible victims will receive a preliminary payment of £200,000 regardless of their chosen compensation route.
The Department for Business and Trade will administer the scheme and assist with accessing historical data.
Legal fees for victims seeking advice on the redress scheme will be covered by the Ministry of Justice.