A subpostmistress from Northern Ireland who received an 18-month prison sentence due to the Horizon IT scandal is among those whose convictions have been formally quashed. The Department of Justice is contacting affected subpostmasters and subpostmistresses following legislation passed in Westminster.
A Northern Ireland subpostmistress who received an 18-month prison sentence amid the Horizon IT scandal is among those to have received confirmation their convictions have now been formally quashed.
Officials believe there were 26 subpostmasters and subpostmistresses in Northern Ireland who received wrongful convictions linked to the faulty IT system. Madden and Finucane solicitors said four of its clients had now received letters from the Department of Justice confirming their convictions had been quashed.
"We look forward to applying for immediate redress under the new Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme on behalf of our clients."
Horizon Scandal Post Office Convictions Northern Ireland Criminal Justice Redress Scheme
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