Post Office: MPs call for financial penalty for slow payouts

Published On Dec 31, 2024, 8:35 PM

The Business and Trade Select Committee in the UK has criticized the slow compensation process for victims of the Post Office scandal, which saw many sub-postmasters wrongfully convicted due to faults in a faulty accounting system. The committee is calling for binding deadlines and financial penalties for delays, and for the Post Office to be removed from administering compensation claims. Only a fraction of the allocated funds have been paid out, with high legal costs eating into compensation for victims. The committee's recommendations, including improved legal support for claimants and stricter timelines, aim to expedite justice for the victims.