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Court of Appeal Overturns Horizon Scandal Conviction

Using a fast-track approach, the court aims to swiftly address the miscarriages of justice caused by the faulty Horizon system.

  • Former Post Office worker Jacqueline Falcon's fraud conviction linked to the Horizon scandal has been overturned by the Court of Appeal.
  • The Court of Appeal is utilizing a fast-track approach to expedite the quashing of convictions related to the Horizon scandal.
  • Jacqueline Falcon, who had worked at the Post Office since she was 18, was accused of covering up a shortfall caused by the faulty Horizon system.
  • The Crown Prosecution Service did not oppose Falcon's appeal, acknowledging the unfairness of her trial due to Post Office failures.
  • The Horizon scandal has led to the quashing of over 100 convictions, with many victims still awaiting justice.
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