UK Government Considers Compensation Scheme for Post Office 'Capture' Scandal Victims

Victims of the faulty 1990s Capture software seek justice and redress decades after wrongful convictions and financial losses.

The UK Government is exploring a compensation scheme for victims of the Post Office's faulty Capture accounting software, used from 1992 to 1999.
Capture reportedly caused false shortfalls in sub-postmasters' accounts, leading to wrongful dismissals, financial ruin, and criminal convictions.
An independent review found a 'reasonable likelihood' that Capture caused the discrepancies, prompting calls for swift redress mechanisms.
The Criminal Cases Review Commission is reviewing 27 convictions tied to Capture, with some victims expressing frustration over slow progress.
Families of deceased victims, including those affected by lost evidence, are pushing for justice and assistance in overturning wrongful convictions.