[rowlandwells]

have you been watching Mr Bates  V the post office doesn't it make a change to watch something that's based on a true story my wife worked on the post for 20 years at our village post office she told me about these post office auditors visiting the village post office I have to say I really feel for those people who where wrongly accused some did time at HMP its unbelievable what these people went through because your guilty that's  what the computer says but judge its a computer error no its not go to jail your a thief can't wait to see the next instalment I know they got compensation but that's doesn't mend what's happened to there lives

[Growster...]

I think it's a total disgrace that all this happened through maladministration.

The get-out clause of saying that the perpetrators were 'only obeying orders' does nothing for the poor souls who lost so much, their homes and marriages, and even worse, took their lives.

From a recent post eleswhere...

"Fiona McGowan killed herself after being charged with false accounting over £30,000 that went 'missing' from her Edinburgh branch.

She was 47 when she was driven to end her own life in  2009

Her sons were 12 and 14"

I'm not sure if everyone did get compensation, but certainly those who aren't around any more won't benefit, and neither will their families! I hope Mrs Rowlandwells has got over the trauma - and you for that matter!

[Yorkie]

There are still civil legal proceedings under way in many cases.

[snowdrops]

Yes we started it when the 1st episode aired then finished it all last night on ITV X , it was very good and so very sad, that all those poor people have suffered for so many years. As far as I’m aware no they haven’t yet received the compensation. On ITV X there is a programme of the true story, we’ve yet to watch it

[AndyRVTR]

Me & Mr's R watched the whole series last night, what a sad story!
I believe there's still ongoing proceedings going on with this case and I don't think compensation has been paid. But putting the money to one side some people lost everything, homes, family, marriages, trust in their communities and in some instances their lives! No doubt the government will drag its heels just like they have in the 'infected blood scandal' where more people will die, meaning less of a payout they will have to make!
We definitely need more Mr Bates in this world!

[perris]

What is clear to me is that the power to prosecute must be taken off the Post Office. Even the police have to submit any criminal case and evidence to the CPS before people are tried. The Post Office did not even have to show their evidence to the accused, or, apparently, anyone else. Defendants were apparently unaware of their rights throughout, bullied by PO staff from start to finish. It's an outrageous and anachronistic abuse of the criminal justice system. And those responsible at Fujitsu and the Post Office should faced criminal prosecutions for their fraud - because if anyone stole any money by false accounting, it was the Post Office stealing from its postmaster and mistresses, and their families.

[mrs bouquet]

I thought it would be sad.  I followed it in the media, so decided not to watch. Mrs Bouquet

[rowlandwells]

can't wait to see the final episode tonight and listening to some people who  say that woman that was at the top of the tree of the post office management should be stripped of her title [MBE] and I also believe she should from what she's coursed those innocent people only doing the jobs I have to say I have very little time for the present judicial service in this country today and as for giving out honours there's some that I definitely would not even consider worthy of receiving that so I'm yet to watch the Documentary on Mr Bates V Post office but looking forward to that in the mean time lets see the concluding episode brings tonight

[snowdrops]

Hi, I hope it’s ok to add this link, apologies if not, can a mod please remove or I can
Just seen on Facebook this & signed
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/strip-paula-vennells-of-her-cbe?source=rawlink&utm_medium=socialshare&utm_source=rawlink&share=89d43537-9654-44e5-82a7-067d83691fc4

[Growster...]

Nice one Snows - just signed!

[rowlandwells]

top man snowdrops just what I needed to do  there really needs to be some of those others who where involved in this cover up  being held to account for what they have done and the lethargy by one MP who was a post office minister not to get involved to call for an investigation mite have sorted this issue out far sooner and saved the misery and suffering of those wrongly accused  ending up with some taking  there own lives is unbelievable something to take into account in around 6 months time 

[Plot 1 Problems]

unbelievable something to take into account in around 6 months time 

I'd just like to point out much of this scandal occurred under the previous government's watch. Private Eye magazine were reporting on these cases for many years before the mainstream media caught wind.
The first issue with the Horizon system appeared on around 2000/ 2001 if I recall.
I'd recommend anyone to read this piece on the history of what happened, but suffice to say all of the UK parties should be ashamed of this scandal.
https://www.private-eye.co.uk/pictures/special_reports/justice-lost-in-the-post.pdf

[rowlandwells]

yep I think Plot1 we all know where to point the finger because  there where those who  got stuck in to help  to get justice for those wrongly accused and the others that sat on the fence

[snowdrops]

unbelievable something to take into account in around 6 months time 

I'd just like to point out much of this scandal occurred under the previous government's watch. Private Eye magazine were reporting on these cases for many years before the mainstream media caught wind.
The first issue with the Horizon system appeared on around 2000/ 2001 if I recall.
I'd recommend anyone to read this piece on the history of what happened, but suffice to say all of the UK parties should be ashamed of this scandal.
https://www.private-eye.co.uk/pictures/special_reports/justice-lost-in-the-post.pdf

Couldn’t agree more P1P. I personally don’t trust any of the political parties as far as I could throw them and have felt that way for many a long year having been ripped off for my state pension

[Goosegirl]

On the news this morning, the Met are investigating frauds committed in this case. Nothing will ever recompense these innocent people, but let's hope that those who they find guilty hang their heads in public shame and are stripped not only of their office etc, but also their pension big time!