REPORT SHOWS 'FULL SCALE OF HORROR UNLEASHED ON US', SAYS SCANDAL VICTIM

THE report into the Post Office Horizon scandal “shows the full scale of the horror” unleashed on people just trying to do a day's work, a former subpostmistress has said.

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Jo Hamilton was falsely prosecuted for a shortfall of £36,000 at her Post Office branch in South Warnborough, Hampshire, in 2006.

Between 1999 and 2015, approximately 1,000 subpostmasters were prosecuted after faulty Horizon accounting software made it look as though money was missing from their accounts.

Speaking following the publication of Sir Wyn Williams’ initial findings into the scandal yesterday, Ms Hamilton — who was made an Officer of the British Empire (OBE) for services to justice — said it is "really important”.

She added: “It shows the full scale of the horror that they unleashed on us. You know, we were just decent people trying to do a day's work for our community.”

Sir Wyn, who said around 10,000 people are eligible to submit compensation claims, urged the Government to establish a public body to devise, administer and deliver compensation to those wronged by authorities.

Ms Hamilton said that was a “necessary” recommendation which she would like to see implemented immediately.