Reports and statements
This page lists key publications relating to the Inquiry.
Volume 1 of the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry's final report
Read Volume 1 of the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry's final report, focusing on the human impact of the scandal and redress.
8 July 2025
Transcript of Sir Wyn William's address after publishing Volume 1 of his final report
A transcript of Sir Wyn William's address in London (8 July 2025), following the publication of the first volume of his final report.
8 July 2025
Welsh translation of Sir Wyn William's recommendations in Volume 1 of his final report
A Welsh translation of Sir Wyn Williams' 19 recommendations made to the Minister in his Volume 1 Report, published 8 July 2025.
9 July 2025
Volume 1 of the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry's final report - Accessible Version
See an accessible version of Volume 1 of the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry's final report
8 July 2025
Further Statement by the Chair in relation to Phase 4 Written Closing Submissions
Further statement from Sir Wyn Williams
19 March 2024
Chair’s Statement on Phase 4 written closing submissions on behalf of the Post Office
Statement from Sir Wyn Williams
29 February 2024
Progress Update from Sir Wyn Williams
Chair's update following Phase 4 closing statements
2 February 2024
Chair's further statement on monitoring of Post Office disclosure
Statement following disclosure hearing of 12 January 2024
31 January 2024
Directions issued to Post Office on 'Microsoft Exchange' disclosure failings
Sir Wyn's directions
8 November 2023
In the matter of an undertaking from the Attorney General: Gareth Jenkins (Ruling 2)
Sir Wyn Williams' decision
23 October 2023
Chair's statement following 5 September 2023 Disclosure Hearing
Sir Wyn Williams issues further directions following Disclosure Hearing
15 September 2023
Interim Report on Compensation
Interim Report from Sir Wyn Williams
17 July 2023
Further Directions in relation to late disclosure from Post Office Limited
Sir Wyn Williams gives determination following disclosure hearing on 11 July 2023
14 July 2023
Directions in relation to late disclosure from Post Office Limited
Chair issues formal Directions
6 July 2023
Chair's Decision on Met Police application for Restriction Order
Open judgement following Hearing of 6 April 2023 to consider application from Metropolitan Police Service
19 April 2023
Legal Opinion: Catherine Addy KC
Legal advice on bankruptcy and compensation
23 March 2023
Chair’s Determination on NFSP’s Application to amend the List of Issues
Statement from Sir Wyn Williams
19 January 2023
Chair's Statement on Issues Relating to Compensation Issues
Statement from Sir Wyn Williams
9 January 2023
In the matter of an undertaking from the Attorney General: Gareth Jenkins
Sir Wyn Williams' decision
17 November 2022
Chair’s Progress Update on Issues relating to Compensation
Progress Update from Sir Wyn Williams
15 August 2022
Chair's final determination on BEIS’s application for restriction order
Statement from Sir Wyn Williams
07 July 2022
Chair's Minded To note on BEIS application for Restriction Order
Preliminary view on BEIS’s application for a Restriction Order for junior civil servants’ names.
29 June 2022
Statement by Chair on BEIS’s application for a Restriction Order
Statement from Sir Wyn Williams.
27 June 2022
Statement from Chair regarding Post Office Limited, Non-Disclosure Agreements and Second Sight
Statement from Sir Wyn Williams.
20 June 2022
Submissions on Issues of Compensation
Sir Wyn Williams invites written submission from Core Participants to the Inquiry to address the Issues of Compensation.
10 May 2022
Announcement of Hearing to address Issues of Compensation
Hearing announced for July 2022 following correspondence from Hudgell Solicitors and Howe + Co on behalf of former subpostmasters.
9 May 2022
Provisional View of the Chair on Compensation Issues relating to Prosecuted Sub-postmasters
Statement from Sir Wyn Williams.
9 May 2022
Permission given to investigate Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish devolved matters
Statement from Sir Wyn Williams.
30 March 2022
Announcement from Sir Wyn Williams on Compensation
An announcement from the Chair inviting written submissions from all Core Participants to the Inquiry to address the eligibility to claim compensation under existing schemes.
21 March 2022
Completed list of issues
This is the completed List of Issues for the Inquiry following a process of consultation with core participants and other interested persons.
17 November 2021
Table of Submissions and Determination in relation to the List of Issues
This document is a summary of the written submissions on the Provisional List of Issues and the Chair's determination on each.
17 November 2021
Sir Wyn Williams’ statement following response to request for waiver of LPP
Also included are submissions from Fujitsu Services, Post Office Limited and UKGI.
16 November 2021
Progress Update from the Chairman
Sir Wyn Williams FLSW, publishes an Update on the progress of the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry.
15 September 2021
Updated Terms of Reference
This document outlines the updated Terms of Reference for the Inquiry after it was converted to a statutory inquiry.
1 June 2021
