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Business Update
10 June 2020
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The Minister is announcing an independent review into the Post Office Horizon IT System and Trials following a settlement between Post Office Ltd and postmasters.
Action Requested
An Independent Review will be established to assess the failings at Post Office Ltd related to the Horizon case, learn lessons from it, and recommend changes to prevent future incidents. The review's chair and final timings will be announced in due course.
Key Facts
- Post Office Ltd reached a settlement of £57.75m with postmasters in December 2019.
- Mr Justice Fraser identified significant failings at Post Office Ltd over nearly two decades.
- The Independent Review shall avoid re-examining the findings made by Mr Justice Fraser and will be led by an independent chair.
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