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Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry

Information on the independent statutory inquiry examining the Horizon IT system failure and lessons for accountability and justice.

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Published:
9 October 2025
Last updated:
19 March 2026
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  1. 'Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry: update on restorative justice programme' was added to this collection.

  2. 'Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry: joint statement on restorative justice' added to collection.

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Chaired by Sir Wyn Williams, a former High Court judge, the inquiry aims to examine the failures of the Horizon IT system, which led to the wrongful suspension, termination, and prosecution of sub-postmasters over more than 2 decades.

More information about the inquiry is available on the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry website

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