The Post Office Horizon scandal is the most widespread miscarriage of justice the CCRC has ever seen. The CCRC has to-date referred 77 such convictions to the appeal courts – resulting in 69 convictions being overturned to-date.
On 24 May 2024, the legislation contained in the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Act 2024 came into effect to quash Post Office Convictions. This removes the need, for most people, to apply to the appeal court or the CCRC to try and overturn their convictions.
For more information please visit: Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Act 2024: open letter to postmasters