Post Office Inquiry to publish Volume 1 of its final report, covering compensation and human impact
Inquiry Chair Sir Wyn Williams has announced today (15/05/25) that he intends to publish the first part of his final report this summer.
This volume will focus on redress (compensation) and the human impact of the scandal.
Sir Wyn Williams said: “Throughout my investigations, I have heard how people have faced unimaginable hardship due to the impacts of the Horizon scandal, from wrongful convictions and financial ruin to broken relationships and severe emotional distress. I have also held several compensation hearings, which have stressed the urgency for people to receive redress that is full, fair and prompt.
“I have always been of the view that those who have been affected by the Horizon scandal should be at the heart of the Inquiry’s work. So, it seems fitting that my conclusions on the suffering endured by so many, as well as the issue of redress, should be at the forefront of my report and published as soon as feasibly possible.”
The report will be published on the Inquiry website and laid in Parliament in line with the Inquiry’s Terms of Reference.
Under Rule 13 of the Inquiry Rules 2006, the Inquiry has issued warning letters to those criticised in the report, allowing them a reasonable opportunity to respond.
More information about the date of publication will follow in due course.
Notes to editors:
- Information about publication date will be shared in due course.
- This report will consider the human impact of the scandal and compensation (redress).
- Findings for the remaining phases, as well as overall recommendations, will follow in a final report, to be published in due course.
- Alongside the publication of Volume 1 of the final report, the Inquiry is also working to publish all the evidence that has been shown in hearings and mentioned in witness statements. Moving forward, the Inquiry will no longer be able to consider individual requests to publish specific documents.
