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Fri, 13 Mar 2026

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 Post Office scandal 'has taken 21 years of my life'

Seema Misra calls for accountability as a report by MPs raises concerns about ongoing delays.

* Seema Misra, a former sub-postmistress wrongly jailed in the Post Office's Horizon IT scandal, is still awaiting full compensation over 15 years after her ordeal.
* The Post Office claims that 87% of those eligible for compensation have received an offer and £882m has been paid out through the Horizon Shortfall Scheme.
* MPs have criticized delays and administrative errors in the compensation process, with some victims waiting up to 21 years for redress.
* Seema Misra wants accountability for those responsible for the wrongful convictions, not just compensation for herself.
* The Business and Trade Committee (BTC) report found that the Horizon Shortfall Scheme is "broken" and that Fujitsu, the IT company behind the scandal, has not been given a specific number to pay in interim payments.
* Victims are critical of delays in paying those still waiting, with some claiming it has cost them more in legal fees than they received in compensation.