| Abstrakt: |
Between 1999 and 2015, hundreds of sub-postmasters in the UK were wrongly accused and convicted of crimes such as theft and fraud due to flawed information provided by the Fujitsu-installed Horizon computer system. These sub-postmasters, who often run post offices attached to general stores and serve as the lifeline of small towns and villages, were required to pay back missing money or face prosecution. Many suffered severe consequences, including suicide and bankruptcy. So far, 103 convictions have been overturned, and a parliamentary legislation is being introduced to overturn more convictions. An official inquiry is ongoing, revealing damning evidence of the Post Office's mishandling of the situation. The inquiry aims to determine the extent of Fujitsu's involvement and the government's knowledge of the issue. The Post Office incurred significant liabilities, and Fujitsu's other contracts with the UK government are being questioned. The outcome of the inquiry and potential legal consequences remain uncertain. [Extracted from the article] |
