The Post Office scandal probably needs no introduction. But, in short, between 2000 and 2017, the Post Office falsely accused thousands of postmasters of theft. Some went to prison. Many had their assets seized and their reputations shredded. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/c9580685e57t - ThreadSky

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danneidle.bsky.social • 153 days ago

The Post Office scandal probably needs no introduction. But, in short, between 2000 and 2017, the Post Office falsely accused thousands of postmasters of theft. Some went to prison. Many had their assets seized and their reputations shredded. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/c9580685e57t

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ukverified.bsky.social•153 days ago

Horizon IT: Post Office Scandal II

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx24pzpgy0eo

randomgeezer.bsky.social•109 days ago

They were still falsely accusing until at least 2020 ...

danneidle.bsky.social•153 days ago

The Post Office created the "HSS scheme" to pay compensation to about 2,750 postmasters who hadn't been prosecuted for theft, but had been required to repay "shortfalls". https://www.onepostoffice.co.uk/scheme

danneidle.bsky.social•153 days ago

But, by accident or design, the process for claiming compensation was complex and highly legal, and the Post Office didn't offer postmasters any legal assistance in putting their claim together.

danneidle.bsky.social•153 days ago

So many postmasters ended up receiving derisory amounts - in one case as low as £15.75. And many received nothing at all. https://taxpolicy.org.uk/2024/01/11/hss_scandal/

danneidle.bsky.social•153 days ago

Campaigning postmasters like Christopher Head @chrish9070 told the Post Office in 2023 that all the HSS settlements had to be reviewed. They were ignored, but kept pushing.

danneidle.bsky.social•153 days ago

Thanks to their efforts, and a subsequent recommendation from the independent Horizon Compensation Advisory Board, a new independent appeals process has been created by the Government for postmasters who feel their settlement was unfair.

danneidle.bsky.social•153 days ago

But there's a catch. Here's the letter the Post Office is sending Postmasters who were eligible under the HSS scheme.

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