UK PM Sunak confirms new law to exonerate Post Office scandal victims
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Jan 10, 2024 09:39
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Rishi Sunak on Wednesday announced plans to introduce a new law to exonerate all those wrongly accused of theft and fraud in a Post Office scandal involving a faulty accounting system and also a new upfront compensation payment for those affected, including many British Indians.
In a statement during Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) in the House of Commons, Sunak said new primary legislation will be published, and those part of a Group Litigation Order (GLO) against the Post Office will be eligible for an upfront payment of GBP 75,000.
