This volume is concerned withe redress (compensation) and the human impact of the Horizon scandal.
The Inquiry's website states - 'Moving forward, the Inquiry will continue analysing evidence, drafting the final report, as well as the process of Maxwellisation. This is where, under Rule 13 of the Inquiry Rules 2006, the Inquiry needs to give anyone who is criticised in the report a reasonable opportunity to respond.
The Inquiry is also working to publish exhibits contained within written statements/expert reports as well as any additional documents referenced during hearings.
We will also ensure that, as the Inquiry concludes, there is a comprehensive and well-ordered record of the Inquiry which will be transferred to The National Archives.'
A 7 page summary
is available - HERE.The first recommendation in Volume 1 is - 'HM Government and/or the Department and where appropriate the Post Office and Fujitsu shall provide written responses to my recommendations by 10 October 2025.'
Judgment on the so-called "Horizon Issues" was handed down by Fraser J on 16 December 2019 - Bates & Ors v the Post Office Ltd (No 6: Horizon Issues) (Rev 1) [2019] EWHC 3408 (QB) (16 December 2019) (bailii.org)
The Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Act 2024 (legislation.gov.uk) deals with the quashing of convictions.
Post Office (Horizon System) Compensation Act 2024 (legislation.gov.uk)
The Guardian 8 July 2025 - Post Office scandal may have led to more than 13 suicides, inquiry finds
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