Post Office hero Alan wants judicial review

SIR Alan Bates has urged victims of the Horizon scandal to take the Government to court over delays to financial redress.

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In an email sent to members of campaign group Justice For Subpostmasters Alliance, Sir Alan said a judicial review would “probably be the quickest way to ensure fairness for all”.

He told the group it would likely take until 2027 for all claims to be completed.

More than 900 subpostmasters were prosecuted between 1999 and 2015 after faulty Horizon accounting software made it look as though money was missing from their accounts.

Many are still awaiting compensation despite the previous government announcing that those who have had convictions quashed are eligible for £600,000 payouts.

Sir Alan told JFSA members it was “time for others to step up” adding: “Hopefully you'll all agree I’ve done my bit.”