Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom, a member of the Horizon Compensation Advisory Board, gave compelling evidence to the Post Office Horizon IT inquiry on Wednesday, April 10th. This comes on the heels of lead campaigner and former subpostmaster Alan Bates’ testimony the day before, where he accused the Post Office of using aggressive tactics and outspending their opponents in court.
During his testimony in front of Post Office chief executive Nick Read, Mr. Bates didn’t hold back, stating that the organization “needs disbanding” and is a “dead duck” that is “beyond saving.” He also criticized the government for its inability to handle issues like the Horizon scandal effectively.
The Horizon scandal, which was recently highlighted in the ITV drama “Mr. Bates Vs The Post Office,” involved over 700 subpostmasters being wrongly prosecuted and convicted due to faults in Fujitsu’s Horizon system. This has raised serious concerns about the Post Office’s practices and accountability.
As the inquiry continues to unfold, it is clear that there are deep-rooted issues within the Post Office that need to be addressed. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
