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Following independent Kroll report, government commits to redress for postmasters who have suffered losses as a consequence of Capture errors
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Work to be completed quickly with those affected to determine appropriate redress for those without criminal convictions
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Government confirms £37.5 million subsidy to support Post Office network as company sets out £20 million boost for postmasters
Today the government has officially recognised Capture, the software which preceded Horizon, could have created shortfalls affecting postmasters. It has asked the Post Office to urgently review its files and evidence so the CCRC and SCCRC can ensure no one was wrongfully convicted of a Horizon-style injustice.
Responding to the independent Kroll report into the software, the Business Secretary has promised to provide redress for postmasters who suffered losses as a result of Capture. The government will work swiftly with victims to determine its form and scope, alongside eligibility criteria, by Spring 2025.
The Capture accounting system was rolled…
