Post Office Horizon Inquiry Report: Volume 1

Today I welcome the publication of volume 1 of Sir Wyn Williams’ Post Office Horizon IT inquiry report. This volume will illustrate the human impact of the scandal on victims and outline recommendations for the redress schemes set up to compensate victims.

Once published, a copy of the inquiry report will be placed in the Libraries of both Houses and made available on www.gov.uk.

I would like to thank Sir Wyn and his team for their tireless efforts since the inquiry was first established on 29 September 2020, and all those who have provided evidence. In particular, I pay credit to and thank those victims who have engaged so courageously with Sir Wyn, providing evidence of their experiences of one of the worst miscarriages of justice we have seen.

The Government will thoroughly consider the findings presented today. We will provide a response to the inquiry’s recommendations in due course.

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