‘Utter disaster’: Alan Bates attacks schemes compensating post office operators
Sir Alan Bates criticized the government compensation schemes for post office operators affected by the Horizon IT scandal, calling them an 'utter disaster.' He argued that the government should not be involved in these schemes, advocating for an independent body to manage compensation. Bates highlighted the complexity and legalism of the current system, which has deterred many victims from seeking redress.
- ▪Sir Alan Bates described the compensation schemes for post office operators as an 'utter disaster.'
- ▪He stated that the government should not be involved in running these compensation schemes.
- ▪Bates emphasized that many victims have lost trust in the system and are reluctant to come forward for compensation.
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Sir Alan Bates, founder of Justice for Subpostmasters Alliance, before a public accounts committee hearing on government compensation schemes on Monday. Photograph: House of Commons/UK Parliament/PAView image in fullscreenSir Alan Bates, founder of Justice for Subpostmasters Alliance, before a public accounts committee hearing on government compensation schemes on Monday. Photograph: House of Commons/UK Parliament/PAPost Office Horizon scandal‘Utter disaster’: Alan Bates attacks schemes compensating post office operatorsGovernment should not be involved in providing redress to victims of Horizon IT scandal, campaigner tells MPsMark SweneyMon 1 Jun 2026 13.14 EDTLast modified on Mon 1 Jun 2026 13.27 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleSir Alan Bates has said that the schemes set up to…
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