That is appalling. 

Watched the first episode tonight and when you look at what happened it beggars belief that the original software developers and Fujitsu appear to have got away Scot free and in fact still gets paid to support the system!

 

 

 

@Fozzy i was going to ask if it was about the drama that stars toby jones? i have been meaning to give it a watch but i dont remember what channel its on. i read that it was based on a true story but knew nothing about it before that.

It is @liampie, it is a great watch on ITVX and it really does strike home how terrible the whole affair was. 

I actually used to get Computer Weekly delivered to me free, and I remember reading a little about it at the time but never really took much notice of it, it was only when this programme started that you start to learn some of the facts and the more you read, the more shocking it becomes!
It also now appears that the police are now starting to investigate it.

 

I remember the news about the sentencing of certain Sub Post Masters, but I didn't really know much about it until around 2010.

One of my favourite YouTube channels did a video on it. you know once multiple people have the same issue something is happening, and I don't see why they would suddenly start stealing money. The ITV drama is very good. I watched all the episodes earlier back-to-back, and it's a good crash course in what went off.

Will Mellor was nice to see in it, I thought he did well alongside Toby Jones.

It makes you mad to think such a naive cover-up can happen, without avoiding so much suffering. You're the only one experiencing the problem, no support and just trying to punish people without checking the facts. It's real madness. I strongly believe that Paula Vennells should return her CBE. Whilst ALL workers involved at board level and senior management at the time of the scandal should face a real investigation as to what really happened.

Without any of them facing punishment, there isn't a lot of justice. Yes, it's great they stood together and managed to get some money back. I am under the impression not much of it was actually awarded and the Royal Mail continued to try to delay the payment, meaning further suffering. Additionally, if it's true claimants who have passed on end up losing what they're entitled to without it going to their next of kin, then something else is fundamentally wrong. If we die owing a debt, you can beat someone will be pestered over the debts.

Back to the series on ITV, it reminded me of their 'The Thief, His Wife and The Canoe' which was also excellent.

Only criticism would be it felt rushed as four episodes; I think a fifth would have helped it, but that's just preference.

 

 

Former Sub postmaster says lawyers have been paid £150 million in Post Office Scandal.

https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/subpostmaster-post-office-sunak-scandal-b2474505.html

 

On 06/01/2024 at 22:28, Fozzy said:

It is @liampie, it is a great watch on ITVX and it really does strike home how terrible the whole affair was. 

I actually used to get Computer Weekly delivered to me free, and I remember reading a little about it at the time but never really took much notice of it, it was only when this programme started that you start to learn some of the facts and the more you read, the more shocking it becomes!
It also now appears that the police are now starting to investigate it.

 

yes, i have watched the first episode now.

i think the internet has changed so much since this happened that its a lot harder for things to stay hidden if enough people kick up a fuss. with social media especially, i know some of the interviews victims have given in the news, they thank the public and itv for the drama.  its just very sad to see how people who are to blame for this to happen are getting away with less repercussions.

It appears that many politicians from all sides of the political divide, have quite a lot to answer for over this terrible miscarriage of justice.

Those people affected need to be exzonerated & compensated fully as soon as possible. 

 

I think @liampiethat those who have got away with it until now, know that the people are coming for them and the sooner Fujitsu are charged and heavily fined the better.

I have personal views about Social media (some positive, a lot of negative), but it can be great for unearthing hidden news from years back. It can also be a minefield of misinformation if you’re not careful.

Politicians now being in a mad rush to do something positive after years of dragging their feet and allowing it to happen is laughable, no wonder they are no longer respected, they’re just a bunch of incompetent fools.

 

 

 

Post Office scandal: Hundreds could have convictions overturned this year

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67932595.amp

 

 

 

 

 

 

Post Office scandal: Barrister demands compensation for 5,000 subpostmasters after ‘many died without justice’

https://www.gbnews.com/news/post-office-scandal-barrister-news-latest

Tony Blair was warned Horizon IT system could be flawed, documents show

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-67941495.amp