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Committee Slams Flawed Redress for Post Office Scandal Victims

3/14/2026

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The Business and Trade Committee criticized the redress schemes for Post Office Horizon victims as structurally flawed.
Thousands of postmasters remain awaiting compensation, facing delays and inadequate offers.
The Horizon scandal arose from faulty Fujitsu software, causing over 1,000 wrongful prosecutions.
The committee said Fujitsu has yet to contribute to the nearly £2 billion redress bill, despite acknowledging a moral obligation.

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Story summary

The Business and Trade Committee criticized the redress schemes for Post Office Horizon victims as structurally flawed.
Thousands of postmasters remain awaiting compensation, facing delays and inadequate offers.
The Horizon scandal arose from faulty Fujitsu software, causing over 1,000 wrongful prosecutions.
The committee said Fujitsu has yet to contribute to the nearly £2 billion redress bill, despite acknowledging a moral obligation.