Mon, 09 Jun 2025

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 Post Office Horizon IT scandal payouts hit £1bn

A total of £1.039bn has been awarded to just over 7,300 sub-postmasters, the latest figures show.

* The Group Litigation Order (GLO) scheme, which provides at least £75,000 in compensation upfront for those who suffered financial losses due to the faulty computer system.
* The Overturned Convictions Scheme, which allows people whose convictions are quashed to apply for compensation.
* The Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme, which offers a fast-tracked £600,000 settlement or negotiations for those whose convictions were overturned by legislation.
* The Horizon Shortfall Scheme, an independent appeals process system that allows sub-postmasters to appeal if they feel their financial settlement did not reflect the true extent of their losses and trauma. These schemes are funded and managed by the government.
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