Wrongful Convictions at Britain's Post Office
Former head of Britain's Post Office Paula Vennells breaks down in tears during inquiry into wrongful convictions due to faulty computer system. She admits to mistakes but denies conspiracy. UK government introduces legislation to overturn convictions. Post Office accused of dishonesty and wrongly convicting over 900 employees. Vennells apologizes for assumptions and putting business needs over suffering of employees.
Key Points
- Paula Vennells admits to mistakes but denies conspiracy
- Horizon system by Fujitsu led to wrongful convictions
- Legislation introduced to reverse convictions
- Post Office accused of wrongly convicting employees
Pros
- Legislation introduced to overturn wrongful convictions
- Public inquiry into miscarriages of justice
Cons
- Over 900 postal employees wrongly convicted
- Post Office accused of dishonesty