Post Office convictions were quashed, sparking joy and disbelief among those concerned.

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A law quashing convictions from the Horizon IT scandal received Royal Assent late on Friday.

A law quashing convictions from the Horizon IT scandal was approved by Parliament and on Friday became one of the final bills to become law ahead of the general election.

The former Post Office chief executive faced a second day of questions into the Horizon IT scandal.

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Category: Business

Markets: United KingdomIreland

Topics: Convictions Office Horizon Sub-postmasters Hundreds Convicted Post Parliament Scandal Been

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Published On: 2024-05-24 @ 21:00:01 (1 months ago)

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