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Victims Slam Government's Inadequate Post Office Compensation Plan

11/6/2025

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Victims of the Post Office's faulty Capture software criticized the Government's compensation scheme as inadequate.
The scheme offers payouts between £10,000 and £300,000, which many victims say do not reflect losses.
Lee Bowerman, a victim, expressed dissatisfaction with the scheme's structure and limited appeal process.
A Government spokesperson said eligible applicants would receive an immediate £10,000 payment, with higher awards in exceptional cases.

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Victims of the Post Office's faulty Capture software criticized the Government's compensation scheme as inadequate.
The scheme offers payouts between £10,000 and £300,000, which many victims say do not reflect losses.
Lee Bowerman, a victim, expressed dissatisfaction with the scheme's structure and limited appeal process.
A Government spokesperson said eligible applicants would receive an immediate £10,000 payment, with higher awards in exceptional cases.