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Inquiry Final Report Vol 1 published
Many former Postmasters and their families were at the Oval cricket ground in London to hear Sir Wyn Williams formally publish the first volume of his report into the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry.
It focuses on the human impact of the scandal and the still on-going compensation issues.
In a significant development, he has recommended that children and families of Posmasters should be included in redress and restorative justice.
Rebekah and her mother Pamela on the Apple and the Tree Podcast
On the latest episode of 'The Apple & The Tree', Pamela, 47 told daughter Rebekah Foot, 28, of her experience losing everything after becoming embroiled in what is seen as the largest miscarriage of justice in British history - The Post Office Horizon Scandal.
Hear Our Voice Choir - BGT
Hear Our Voice is more than just a choir—it’s a community of around 40 individuals whose lives were upended by the Post Office Horizon scandal. Members include former sub-postmasters and a group of the adult children from Lost Chances. The group came together online via Zoom first, before meeting in person to deliver a powerful rendition of “Falling Down” on Britain’s Got Talent
Lost Chances and Fujitsu's Paul Patterson at the Inquiry
The Lost Chances team attended a Phase 7 hearing at the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry on 11th November 2024 at Aldwych House, where Paul Patterson, CEO Europe, Fujitsu was recalled to give evidence. Ms Patrick, a barrister for Hudgells Solicitors, was able to put questions to him about working with Lost Chances.
Tony and Katie in Bishop's Stortford with Nick Wallis
On 27th April 2024, after attending the Post Office Horizon IT Public Inquiry as observers, Tony Downey and his daughter Katie were guests at the Post Office Scandal - The Inside Story live event at the South Mills Arts centre in Bishop's Stortford with Nick Wallis.
ITV Border story about Katie
'I need her to look at us and see the pain they've caused', says daughter of former sub-postmaster.
Katie Downey, daughter of former Lake District sub-postmaster Tony Downey, has said she wants the inquiry to see the pain and the scandal has caused to the family of sub-postmasters.
Good Morning Britain interview with Katie, Rebekah and Fraser
One of the post office's most senior managers, Angela van den Bogerd, faces big questions today at the inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal, which saw the lives of hundreds of sub-postmasters totally devastated by allegations of theft and false accounting.
Article in Japan's The Asahi Shimbun
Post office incident victims' "children's group" launched, fund to be established, contact with Fujitsu.
A London Bureau interview with Katie Downey was published on 11th April in Japan’s leading ‘liberal’ paper of record, The Asahi Shimbun.
Katie on Refreshing Podcast with Johnny Collins
Katie was a guest on Season 5, Ep. 11 of Johnny Collins' Refreshing Pod.
In her 1st ever podcast interview, Katie speaks about the Post Office/Horizon Fallout.