Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill: supporting documents
Supporting documentation for legislation which will quash the wrongful convictions of those affected by the Post Office Horizon IT scandal.
Applies to England and Wales
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On 10 January 2024, the Prime Minister announced a major step forward in response to the Post Office Horizon IT scandal. The Prime Minister confirmed that the government will introduce new primary legislation to make sure that those convicted as a result of the Horizon scandal, which began in the 1990s, are swiftly exonerated and compensated. Our announcement attracted widespread support in both Houses of Parliament and beyond.
The Bill, which was introduced to Parliament on 13 March 2024, will quash the convictions of those within scope of the defined criteria set out within the legislation. It will extend to England and Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland prosecutions in this matter were undertaken by the relevant authorities in those legal jurisdictions. The UK government believes that victims in those jurisdictions are best served by local decisions tailored to the judicial systems in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Compensation will be paid on a UK-wide basis.
These supporting documents provide additional information to inform Parliament and public as to the potential impacts of this legislation.
Last updated 26 April 2024 + show all updates
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Links to each compensation scheme added to the Financial redress factsheet.
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Impact assessment added to documents list.
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First published.