New appeals process launched for for eligible Post Office Horizon scandal victims

New appeals process launched for for eligible Post Office Horizon scandal victims
Post Office Minister Gareth Thomas on Tuesday (8) announced the launch of the new, independent, appeals process for eligible postmasters in the Horizon Shortfall Scheme (HSS). Postmasters who feel their financial settlement did not reflect the true extent of their losses and trauma will be able to appeal their settlement ensuring they receive full, fair and swift redress.
Eligible postmasters and their legal representatives will be written to later this month and applications for the new Appeals process will begin to be accepted by the end of April.
HSS is for current and former postmasters who believe they experienced shortfalls related to previous versions of the Horizon system. Post Office Minister Gareth Thomas said, "It is our priority that all those who were unjustly affected by the Horizon IT scandal receive full, fair and swift redress and today’s measures are the next step in providing that.