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Given the gross miscarriages of justice exposed by the Post Office/Horizon scandal, the extraordinary delay in reversing the wrongful conviction of Andrew Malkinson due to repeated failures by the Criminal Cases Review Commission and the continuing calls for the case of Lucy Letby to be referred back to the Court of Appeal, is the criminal appeal system in need of fundamental reform? Connecting the dots between recent events, and the health of criminal justice in Britain is Professor Penney Lewis who joins Ken Macdonald KC and Tim Owen KC to explain, in accessible terms, insider legal perspectives on topics such as the basis on which the Court of Appeal decides whether a criminal conviction is unsafe; the admissibility of fresh, post-trial evidence;  the need for reform of juror secrecy; compensation for the wrongly convicted; and whether the Supreme Court should be able to decide for itself whether to entertain an appeal from the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division).  Link to the Law Commission's Summary of its Consultation Paper on criminal appeals: https://cloud-platform-e218f50a4812967ba1215eaecede923f.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/sites/54/2025/02/Criminal-Appeals-CP-Summary.pdf Penney Lewis was formerly Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Centre of Medical Law and Ethics in the Dickson Poon School of Law, King's College, London and is currently the Criminal Law Commissioner of the Law Commission of England and Wales.  The Law Commission is currently consulting on reforms to the law governing criminal appeals including the tests applied by appeal courts and the Criminal Cases Review Commission, post-trial retention of and access to evidence, and compensation and support for the wrongly convicted.  If you're looking for thoughtful legal system insights, a deeper understanding of UK politics, or an unflinching look at UK law and legal battles in Britain, this episode delivers it all. Law, politics, and justice - expertly unpacked on Double Jeopardy. ----- Covering the critical intersections of law and politics in the UK with expert commentary on high-profile legal cases, political controversies, prisons and sentencing, human rights law, current political events and the shifting landscape of justice and democracy. With in-depth discussions and influential guests, Double Jeopardy is the podcast that uncovers the forces shaping Britain's legal and political future. What happens when law and politics collide? How do politics shape the law - and when does the law push back? What happens when judicial independence is tested, human rights come under attack, or freedom of expression is challenged? And who really holds power in Britain's legal and political system? Get answers to questions like these weekly on Wednesdays at 6am GMT. Double Jeopardy is presented by Ken Macdonald KC, former Director of Public Prosecutions, and Tim Owen KC, as they break down the legal and political issues in Britain. From high-profile legal cases to the evolving state of British democracy, Double Jeopardy offers expert legal commentary on the most pressing topics in UK law, politics, and human rights. Ken Macdonald KC served as Director of Public Prosecutions from 2003-2008, shaping modern prosecutorial policy and advocating for the rule of law. He is a former Warden of Wadham College, Oxford, a crossbench member of the House of Lords, and a leading writer, commentator and broadcaster on politics and the rule of law.  Tim Owen KC has been involved in many of the most significant public, criminal and human rights law cases over the past four decades. Both bring unparalleled experience from the frontline of Britain's legal and political landscape. If you like The Rest Is Politics, Talking Politics, Law Pod UK and Today in Focus, you'll love Double Jeopardy.

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Keir Starmer has promised to introduce legislation to parliament – before this April's anniversary of the Hillsborough football stadium disaster – that would extend a statutory duty of candour to public authorities and officials. Starmer hopes that the new Hillsborough law, which will require government organisations and officials to be truthful and to proactively co-operate with investigations and inquiries, will “address the unacceptable defensive culture prevalent across too much of the public sector” exposed in the Infected Blood, Post Office Horizon and too many other inquiries. But how widely will the duty be applied? How can it work alongside other statutory duties such as in the civil service code? What lessons can be taken from the legal duty of candour that has existed, with mixed effect, in the NHS for over 10 years? To discuss these outstanding questions about the scope and remit of the proposed legislation, and explore how this new duty of candour could help embed a culture of transparency from SW1 to the frontline, we were joined by an expert panel: Sir Robert Francis KC, Interim Chair of the Infected Blood Compensation Authority Liz Gardiner, CEO of Protect Pete Weatherby KC, Director of Hillsborough Law Now Campaign The event was chaired by Alex Thomas, Programme Director at the Institute for Government.

Keir Starmer has promised to introduce legislation to parliament – before this April's anniversary of the Hillsborough football stadium disaster – that would extend a statutory duty of candour to public authorities and officials.   Starmer hopes that the new Hillsborough law, which will require government organisations and officials to be truthful and to proactively co-operate with investigations and inquiries, will “address the unacceptable defensive culture prevalent across too much of the public sector” exposed in the Infected Blood, Post Office Horizon and too many other inquiries.   But how widely will the duty be applied? How can it work alongside other statutory duties such as in the civil service code? What lessons can be taken from the legal duty of candour that has existed, with mixed effect, in the NHS for over 10 years?   To discuss these outstanding questions about the scope and remit of the proposed legislation, and explore how this new duty of candour could help embed a culture of transparency from SW1 to the frontline, we were joined by an expert panel:   Sir Robert Francis KC, Interim Chair of the Infected Blood Compensation Authority Liz Gardiner, CEO of Protect Pete Weatherby KC, Director of Hillsborough Law Now Campaign   The event was chaired by Alex Thomas, Programme Director at the Institute for Government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been quite a year for law and politics in the UK. From the unravelling scandal of wrongful convictions in the Post Office Horizon cases, to the chilling aftermath of the Lucy Letby trial, questions about accountability and reform have never been more pressing, as  growing scrutiny, and ever more polarised politics, continue to threaten the delicate balance between legal principles and public confidence.    And through it all, Double Jeopardy has been bringing expert comment and the sharpest analysis wherever law and politics collide.   In this final episode of the year, Ken Macdonald and Tim Owen are joined by renowned legal commentator Joshua Rozenberg to look back on 2024. What were its defining legal and political moments ? Where is police accountability after the Chris Kaba shooting? Have we heard the last of Lucy Letby, and why is the government not doing more to rescue a crumbling justice system? Together, they examine the structural and cultural challenges facing the courts and legal institutions, exploring how these events are shaping public trust- and perhaps damaging it to the point of no repair.   This is not just a retrospective; it's a critical interrogation of justice today. With sharp insights and deep analysis, this episode unpacks the interplay of law, politics, and public sentiment in shaping the UK's legal landscape.

The energy regulator looks at giving bill-payers an alternative to the standing charge. Will Bain has more.Elsewhere, the police announce the next steps of their investigation into the Post Office/Horizon scandal; and the men's football World Cup is headed to Saudi Arabia in 2034.

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced £40billion of tax rises in Labour's first budget for nearly 15 years.In a 77-minute speech before a packed House of Commons, the UK's first female Chancellor of the Exchequer announced massive tax hikes to help “fix the foundations” of the economy.Reeves plans to raise £25 billion from employers' national insurance contributions plus increases to capital gains tax, while also making changes to inheritance tax and stamp duty.Billions of pounds in public funding was also pledged for the NHS, schools building, the national minimum wage, GB Energy, HMRC reform, cladding removal, defence and compensation for victims of the infected blood and Post Office Horizon scandals.In a boost for London, the Chancellor confirmed that HS2 would be extended via tunnelling to London Euston.It is all part of the government's plan to tackle the so-called “£22bn black hole” in the public finances.But the opposition Conservatives accused Labour of breaking manifesto pledges. We're joined by Parliament by The London Standard's political editor Nicholas Cecil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Presenter Audrey Carville meets Ravinder Naga falsely confessed to stealing money from his mother's post office to protect her from going to prison. He recently had his conviction quashed- he's the latest victim of the Post Office Horizon scandal to be cleared through the court system.

The final report into the Grenfell Tragedy revealed that all 72 deaths were avoidable. Successive governments ignored warnings about the safety of tower block cladding, while the Department for Communities and Local government had embraced deregulation that weakened protections for residents. This comes after the Hillsborough Tragedy, the infected blood scandal, Windrush, and the the Post Office Horizon fiasco, which all led to official apologies. How can we prevent similar stories in future? Adrian Goldberg talks to Michael Mansfield KC a barrister who represented families at the Grenfell Inquiry and most of the victims of the Hillsborough Inquests.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new Netflix series, Kaos is a modern, darkly comic retelling of Greek mythology that will perhaps have you seeing the gender politics of ancient Greece in a new light. Stage and film actor Janet McTeer stars as the Queen of the gods, Hera. Janet joins Anita to talk about Hera's sexual power as well as her previous roles and what has changed in the industry.If you were watching the Paris Olympics, you might have spotted identical twins Lina and Laviai Nielsen taking to the track. The Olympic duo join Nuala to discuss competing together at an elite level in athletics, winning bronze side-by-side for Team GB, and navigating triumphs and challenges in the public eye after Lina's Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis.Protests have been happening across India after a 31-year-old junior doctor was raped and murdered in a hospital in Kolkata earlier this month. Her death prompted marches and strikes nationwide over safety issues for female doctors and this soon developed into a talking point for women's safety in general. BBC Delhi Correspondent Kirti Dubey joins Anita Rani to report on the latest news, along with Dr Aishwarya Singh Raghuvanshi, a female doctor in India.The Post Office Horizon scandal has been described as the most widespread miscarriage of justice in British legal history. One of those impacted was Ravinder Naga. In 2009, he falsely confessed to stealing money from his mum's Post Office to protect her from going to prison. Last week his conviction was overturned after 15 years. Anita talks to Ravinder and his mum Gurbash about what happened, and the impact it had on their relationship.The play Shifters follows former children friends Des and Dre, they are first loves whose relationship twists and turns over a decade. Currently on at the Duke of York's Theatre, is the third play in the West End to be written by a black British woman. The writer Benedict Lombe joins Nuala, along with Heather Agyepong who plays Des.Los Bitchos are an all-female band from countries across the world who play a range of instrumental music from the style of Colombia folk music to Turkish psychedelic rock! All four members - Nic Crawshaw, Josefine Jonsson, Serra Petale and Agustina Ruiz, join Anita to perform live.Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Annette Wells Editor: Louise Corley

Nicki Chapman is well-known for presenting shows like Escape to the Country and Wanted Down Under and also a regular presenter on BBC Radio 2. She started out as a record plugger in the music industry – and now she's written a memoir, So Tell Me What You Want, which lifts the lid on what it was like managing and touring with the likes of David Bowie, Take That, and S Club. She joins Anita Rani to talk about her career so far and her recent cancer diagnosis.Two sisters, Eileen Macleod and Maureen Bedford, are to receive honorary degrees at the ages of 90 and 95, more than 60 years after they finished studying. The pair trained at the Bedford College of Physical Education in the 1940s and 1950s, but did not receive formal degree qualifications. Anita talks to them both about gaining qualifications in their nineties.The Post Office Horizon scandal has been described as the most widespread miscarriage of justice in British legal history. One of those impacted was Ravinder Naga. In 2009, he falsely confessed to stealing money from his mum's Post Office to protect her from going to prison. Last week his conviction was overturned after 15 years. Anita talks to Ravinder and his mum Gurbash about what happened, and the impact it had on their relationship.Los Bitchos are an all-female band from countries across the world who play a range of instrumental music from the style of Colombia folk music to Turkish psychedelic rock! All four members - Nic Crawshaw, Josefine Jonsson, Serra Petale and Agustina Ruiz, join Anita to discuss their latest album, Talkie Talkie, and to perform live in the studio.Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Lottie Garton

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee and listen to the Daily Compliance News. All from the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, we consider four stories from the business world: compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest for the compliance professional. In today's edition of Daily Compliance News: Are corporate criminal convictions ‘just a footnote'?   (WSJ) The top 10 most corrupt officials in Nigeria. (Business Insider) How bad was the Post Office Horizon scandal? (BBC) Starbucks new CEO is on the hot seat (including the former CEO). (FT) For more information on the Ethico ROI Calculator and a free White Paper on the ROI of Compliance, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What better way to celebrate TTLP's 100th episode milestone than by featuring a guest who's responsible for the biggest tech publication in the UK. Editor in chief of Computer Weekly, Bryan Glick, is a tech leader who has had a unique vantage point when observing the changing technology landscape over his last 14 years whilst in this role.From starting out in tech sales to covering one of the biggest tech scandals in British history, Bryan's career journey is unparalleled. Over the course of 15 years and 400 articles, Bryan and his team helped break the news of the Post Office Horizon scandal, which helped uncover both the systemic and technological issues within the institution.Gareth and Bryan cover everything from leadership advice to insight into how to make it on Computer Weekly's prestigious UKTech50 list. This episode is jampacked with interesting anecdotes and insightful advice from Bryan, making it the perfect 100th TTLP episode!Time stamps·       What does good leadership mean to Bryan? (03:40)·       Accidentally falling into the tech space (06:35)·       Transitioning into tech journalism (09:48)·       Becoming Editor in chief at Computer Weekly (18:35)·       Breaking Computer Weekly's biggest story (21:05)·       How the Post Office Horizon scandal got leaked (23:59)·       The role of investigative journalism in the tech industry (34:36)·       How Computer Weekly decide what to publish (38:32)·       Invention vs. innovation- what's the difference? (43:48)·       How to make it on a Computer Weekly list (56:35)·       Bryan's advice to his 21-year-old self (59:35)

Those who rush to leverage AI's power without adequate preparation face difficult blowback, scandals, and could provoke harsh regulatory measures. However, those who have a balanced, informed view on the risks and benefits of AI, and who, with care and knowledge, avoid either complacent optimism or defeatist pessimism, can harness AI's potential, and tap into an incredible variety of services of an ever-improving quality.These are some words from the introduction of the new book, “Taming the machine: ethically harness the power of AI”, whose author, Nell Watson, joins us in this episode.Nell's many roles include: Chair of IEEE's Transparency Experts Focus Group, Executive Consultant on philosophical matters for Apple, and President of the European Responsible Artificial Intelligence Office. She also leads several organizations such as EthicsNet.org, which aims to teach machines prosocial behaviours, and CulturalPeace.org, which crafts Geneva Conventions-style rules for cultural conflict.Selected follow-ups:Nell Watson's websiteTaming the Machine - book websiteBodiData (corporation)Post Office Horizon scandal: Why hundreds were wrongly prosecuted - BBC NewsDutch scandal serves as a warning for Europe over risks of using algorithms - PoliticoRobodebt: Illegal Australian welfare hunt drove people to despair - BBC NewsWhat is the infected blood scandal and will victims get compensation? - BBC NewsMIRI 2024 Mission and Strategy Update - from the Machine Intelligence Research Institute (MIRI)British engineering giant Arup revealed as $25 million deepfake scam victim - CNNZersetzung psychological warfare technique - WikipediaMusic: Spike Protein, by Koi Discovery, available under CC0 1.0 Public Domain DeclarationWhat If? So What?We discover what's possible with digital and make it real in your businessListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Climate ConfidentWith a new episode every Wed morning, the Climate Confident podcast is weekly podcast...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

This week, Jacki and Lyle discuss the recent evidence presented by the Post Office's former Head of Public Relations, Mark Davies, to the Post Office Horizon IT Scandal inquiry. The most widely report comment made by Davies was that, in hindsight, a series of emails denying problems with Horizon 'look ridiculous'. Jacki and Lyle discuss Mark Davies' part in the scandal, considered to be one of the worst miscarriages of justice in British history, and whether he could have asked more pertinent questions of those higher up in the organisation in order to better understand the situation as it was unfolding. Lyle and Jacki address the more 'jokey' emails Davies sent to his colleagues throughout the affair and whether these are an accurate indicator about his thoughts on the situation as it stands now, and Jacki asks what more Davies could have done considering the likes of Paula Vennells, who has herself recently given very controversial evidence to the inquiry, had already made their feelings clear on what action to take. Lyle then asks the incredibly tricky question - would Jacki work with mark Davies in a PR environment knowing what she knows now? The disagreements of the previous episodes are a thing of the past as Lyle and Jacki agree that Davies' only real mistake is continuing to defend those within the Post Office who must be considered indefensible when it comes to the impact they have had on innocent people's lives.For more on Davies' evidence to the inquiry, head to: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/crgyyedx4lztArtwork by DimosoMusic by Lyle FultonGet in touch via lyle@dimoso.com or info@dimoso.comMore information at www.dimoso.com and www.therestispr.comFollow us on Twitter - @TheRestIsPR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Yelland and Simon Lewis debate the first of a series of PR reviews into the up and coming general election. Starting with Rishi Sunak's announcement in the rain last week, they'll be looking at how the parties launched their campaigns, their use of campaign videos and slogans, and how and when the press decide to take sides. They also discuss how PR has been put on the stand at the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry.New to When It Hits The Fan, if you have a “Quick Wins” question for Simon and David about managing your personal PR, send them a voice note on WhatsApp with the word “Fan” to +44 3700 100444 followed by your question.Producer: William Miller Editor: Sarah Teasdale Music by Eclectic Sounds A Raconteur production for BBC Radio 4

The Post Office Horizon IT Scandal represents the biggest single series of wrongful convictions in British legal history. Brought to life in the hit ITV series "Mr Bates vs. The Post Office", the story hit the headlines in early 2024 and at the time of publication is the subject of a major public inquiry.Faulty equipment and computer software made it look as though money was missing from post office branch accounts and the sub-postmasters' contracts held them personally liable. More than 900 were prosecuted, many went to prison and many others were financially ruined.In this very special episode, I am privileged to be joined by one of the subpostmasters affected, Jess Kaur, whose story was told in the ITV drama. We are also joined by TV actress Krupa Pattani who played Jess on screen as 'Sam Kaur'.If you've watched the series, you'll not be able to forget the scene when Sam's husband walks in to find her bleeding with a knife in her hand. We'll talk about that, how Jess talked to her children about what she went through and how Krupa prepared for such an important scene.It's been a harrowing road for Jess and she has been very brave to come on and tell her story. I am deeply grateful.The TV series has prompted a renewed sense of urgency for action, but most victims of the scandal remain without an apology and without compensation for what they have experienced. I hope that interviews like this will help to raise awareness of the personal toll that the scandal took on those affected, and will support those in power to ensure that justice is done.--Mr Bates vs. The Post Office: https://www.itv.com/watch/mr-bates-vs-the-post-office/10a0469/10a0469a0001Mr Bates vs. The Post Office on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr_Bates_vs_The_Post_OfficeJess Kaur on Good Morning Britain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mBvCZOD4LM --The Unlock Moment podcast is brought to you by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD. Downloaded in over 110 countries. Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com

Should Parliament simply overturn the convictions of postmasters caught up in the Post Office Horizon scandal? That's what the Government proposes to do through the Post Office (Horizon system) Offences Bill. But quashing of convictions is normally a matter for the courts. Some MPs have misgivings about setting a constitutional precedent as well as practical concerns about how the Bill will be implemented. We talk to the Chair of the Justice Select Committee, Sir Bob Neill MP.Meanwhile, SNP MPs are furious that UK Ministers have declined to extend the provisions of the Bill to postmasters convicted north of the border. So why does the Bill apply to all other parts of the UK but not to Scotland? Does this tell us anything about the politics of devolution?As Westminster braces for the local election results we discuss what to look out for – not just winners and losers but turnout and the size of the party swing - and the implications particularly for Rishi Sunak.Following Conservative MP Dan Poulter's defection to Labour we ask what does it take to cross the floor of the House of Commons? Is it an act of conscience or the act of a cynical turncoat? How often does it happen?And we answer listener's questions. Hypothetically, what would happen if a Prime Minister's party retained a parliamentary majority at the general election, but the Prime Minister lost their seat?

The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7 am, 7 days a week…With over 15 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we've won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awardsIf you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following:https://twitter.com/i/status/1773293641290613048 https://twitter.com/i/status/1773293973500510436 https://twitter.com/i/status/1773279681879453833 https://twitter.com/i/status/1773334191268110848https://twitter.com/i/status/1773257093853630794https://twitter.com/i/status/1773400966336782733 https://twitter.com/i/status/1773246238961397829 https://youtu.be/2WQbm6-QakE https://twitter.com/i/status/1773349335310148094Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.comVoiced by Jamie East, using AI, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does ethics mean and why is it so important in the legal system and can it ensure   that lawyers can be trusted? Alma- Constance and Lucinda speak to Richard Moorhead, Professor of Law and Professional Ethics at the University of Exeter Law School and Honorary Professor of Law at UCL. He is also a member of the Horizon Compensation Advisory Board in relation to the Post Office Horizon scandal.He tells us ·      What ethics means ·      Why it's so important in the legal system·      How lawyers are trained to be ethical in their work·      How standards maintained and checked·      What can happen if lawyers do behave unethically·      What could be done to prevent such problemsWhen Richard was 10, he wanted to be a footballer or a popstar!References and ResourcesRichard MoreheadLawyer WatchTwitter XEthics of In-house Lawyers, with Vaughan and GodhinoThe Art and Science of Negotiation Howard RaiffaKeep your questions coming in. Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. See you soon in the next episode!You can follow us @kidslawinfo on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram

The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7 am, 7 days a week…With over 15 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we've won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awardsIf you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following:https://twitter.com/i/status/1767887880125325638 https://twitter.com/i/status/1767887880125325638 https://twitter.com/i/status/1767885888296456519https://twitter.com/i/status/1767932421033324901 https://twitter.com/i/status/1767879777468182873 https://twitter.com/i/status/1767937722696736965 https://twitter.com/i/status/1768038341847502979 https://twitter.com/i/status/1767827646451208257 https://twitter.com/i/status/1767947296036024420Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.comVoiced by Jamie East, using AI, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

‌ Barry Gardiner, Labour MP and longtime campaigner for leaseholder victims, Nazek Ramadan, director of Migrant Voice, and Alice Hardy, a lawyer for Bindmans, who work on behalf of the TOEIC overseas students, falsely accused of cheating on their English language tests, as well as Blanche Zaph from the Loan Charge Action Group, which campaigns on behalf of those pursued by HMRC over a tax arrangement, join PoliticsHome's Alain Tolhurst to discuss more hidden injustices after renewed interest in the Post Office Horizon scandal.

In this episode, Stephanie Anais is joined by Charles Jeffery, Director of Litigation at Harbour, the largest privately-owned litigation funder in the world. **WARNING: the sound quality is a little fuzzy for the first 4 minutes. But don't worry, it becomes fine from then onwards!** During this episode, Charles speaks about the Supreme Court decision in PACCAR, the decision that ruled many litigation funding agreements unenforceable, and also the UK governments vow to protect the industry due to the Post Office Horizon scandal and the group action which was only made possible due to litigation funding.   Charles also explains the ways in which aspiring litigation funders can become qualified in the profession.  Please share with anyone who might enjoy this episode, and leave us a rating and review! **Interested in learning more about the University of Law, who are the sponsors of this podcast episode? Click here to view the courses on offer (https://bit.ly/3xhsefp) (Ad)** Hosted by Stephanie Anais, Produced by Nathan Gore

It's been years since the extent of the Post Office Horizon scandal became clear - but hundreds of sub-postmasters, who were falsely convicted of fraud or financially crippled in the process, are still waiting for financial redress.Today, key players in the scandal - including former sub-postmaster Alan Bates and recently ousted chairman Henry Staunton - gave evidence to MPs about the government's compensation scheme - and why it's taken so long to pay it.But proceedings were somewhat overshadowed by an unexpected revelation by Mr Staunton. When asked about the investigation into his behaviour while at the Post Office, he claimed the main investigation was actually into current CEO Nick Read.On the Sky News Daily, Sophy Ridge is joined by business correspondent Paul Kelso to discuss the drama unfolding at the Post Office, and Labour MP Ian Lavery who's on the committee looking into the major miscarriage of justice. Producers: Alex Edden, Sydney PeadAssistant producers: Iona Brunker, Evan DalePromotion Producer: David ChipakupakuSenior producer: Annie JoyceEditor: Wendy Parker

With a hearing today in the UK parliament on the Post Office Horizon scandal, we get an update on the mountain the victims will have to climb to get compensation with Enda Brady

Keir Starmer focuses on the Post Office Horizon scandal ahead of the Commons vote on Gaza. But have the listeners come up with better questions for the prime minister?Matt Chorley, Tim Shipman and Lara Spirit pause and unpack all the action from Westminster.Plus: Columnists Alice Thomson and Robert Crampton discuss who would want to run a public body, what NFU boss Minette Batters really thinks of politicians, and are we getting bored of by-elections?Columnists (02:20)PMQs Unpacked (17:00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Computers and technology have well and truly permeated our professional and private lives. While this has led to great strides in efficiency, opened up new opportunities for businesses and individuals, and helped us become more connected than ever before, there are also downsides.As the world becomes more digital and even menial tasks are increasingly outsourced to computer systems, a simultaneous shift in accountability and oversight needs to take place. Trust in computers is all too often automatic, with the pitfalls of this brought to life through the Horizon scandal in the UK. As we move to a future where AI is ubiquitous and computing permeates every level of life, how do we avoid a repeat of this kind of tragedy and move forward using AI in the most ethical way possible?In this episode, Jane and Rory discuss the fallibility of tech and why business leaders would do well to approach the data they receive from computer systems with a healthy dose of skepticism.Read more:Post Office Horizon scandal explained: Everything you need to knowOpenAI aims to reduce generative AI 'hallucinations' with new training methodOpenAI's Sam Altman: Hallucinations are part of the “magic” of generative AILabour must approach AI carefully to avoid repeating a Dutch disasterGovernment urged to save '555' Post Office workers from "financial ruin"Use of generative AI in the legal profession accelerating despite accuracy concernsWhat is ethical AI?

A new venture for Cheshire Matters. TFTD (thought for the the day) Commentary. Ab Fab and Stats give a commentary on the very recent BBC revelations that the Post Office (including the Government) were aware since 2013 there were issues with the Fujitsu systems and that the convictions of the Sub Postmasters were legally unsafe. Anyone amongst our US listeners that think corruption is solely the domain of their political system think again! This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, counils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!! Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride). Opening Music - Moving ON © and ℗ JMN 2015 Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters.

 Between 1999 and 2015, over 900 sub postmasters and mistresses across the UK and Ireland were wrongly accused by the Post Office of theft, false accounting and fraud due to an error in the Post Office Horizon software.Maureen McKelvey was a sub postmistress in Clanabogan and was among those affected and was forced to close her business after the false allegations.Here, Maureen shares her story of the detrimental effect this accusation had on her health physically and mentally and on her reputation.

 Between 1999 and 2015, over 900 sub postmasters and mistresses across the UK and Ireland were wrongly accused by the Post Office of theft, false accounting and fraud due to an error in the Post Office Horizon software.Maureen McKelvey was a sub postmistress in Clanabogan and was among those affected and was forced to close her business after the false allegations.Here, Maureen shares her story of the detrimental effect this accusation had on her health physically and mentally and on her reputation.

 Between 1999 and 2015, over 900 sub postmasters and mistresses across the UK and Ireland were wrongly accused by the Post Office of theft, false accounting and fraud due to an error in the Post Office Horizon software.Maureen McKelvey was a sub postmistress in Clanabogan and was among those affected and was forced to close her business after the false allegations.Here, Maureen shares her story of the detrimental effect this accusation had on her health physically and mentally and on her reputation.

Episode Notes Beyond the headlines, this JUXTCast episode exposes the intricate challenges in managing and securing complex IT systems, providing a more detailed understanding of the Horizon scandal, and hopefully serving as a straightforward reminder for individuals and organizations to stay vigilant and proactive in ensuring the reliability and integrity of the technology that we use and trust. The JUXT team — Malcolm Sparks (CTO), Joe Littlejohn (Head of Delivery) and Alex Davis (Senior Software Engineer) — were joined by Andras Gerlits, adding an important perspective to the conversation: Andras Gerlits' work: http://omniledger.io/ Andras Gerlits' blog: https://andrasgerlits.medium.com For more insights on this episode, please check out Malcolm's post: https://www.juxt.pro/blog/juxtcast-horizon/

In the UK the Post Office is being investigated after the system that it introduced to 18,000 branches in the 1990s was found to be faulty and did not report the correct figures. Between 1999 and 2015 the Post Office prosecuted 700 sub-postmasters and sub-postmistresses. Another 283 cases were brought by other bodies including the Crown Prosecution Service. Most, probably all of those people are innocent of all charges. This system destroyed the lives of the post office staff and their families. It led to people giving the Post Office their life savings to correct discrepancies that were not real.How is it possible that a £1bn system could have so many faults? Why did it take 25 years before the innocent people were believed? What type of toxic culture does it for this to happen and how do you change toxic cultures?

Blake and David mull over the Arizona CPA Society's survey revealing that 80% of Arizona CPAs support 150-hour-rule alternatives. They also examine the UK Post Office scandal that led to hundreds of criminal convictions of postmasters, as well as Deloitte's recent massive audit failures, and the impacts of the talent shortage illustrated by delayed government audits in Wyoming. Wrapping things up, some reflections on the need for major reforms in auditing and regulation of the accounting profession. All this and more, right here, right now!Sponsors Zoho - http://accountingpodcast.promo/zohoRelay - http://accountingpodcast.promo/relayClient Hub - http://accountingpodcast.promo/clienthubChapters(00:29) - Blake goes over the Arizona Society of CPA's survey results (06:09) - Do 150-hour employees do better work? (09:38) - Are firms facing an accounting shortage? (14:49) - Did you know Nikki Haley was an accountant? (16:35) - Deloitte audit failure in Nigeria (29:42) - Certified Pastry Aficionado (31:44) - Tsunami miracle baby, now 19, pursuing an accounting degree (34:37) - Fujitsu, Horizon, and the disgusting postal worker prosecution failure by the UK government (48:48) - Blake checks in on the live chat (53:26) - Going Concern: Wyoming firm faces staffing shortage in critical government audits (56:56) - Download Earmark. Earn free CPE for listening  Show NotesArizona CPA Society releases 150-hour survey resultshttps://www.ascpa.com/news/ddf50a1e-70cc-4d5b-9e00-cc9c5f82c17e:az-cpa-januaryfebruary-2024How Deloitte missed a massive Nigerian company fraudhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/brandonkochkodin/2024/01/10/how-auditor-deloitte-missed-a-nigerian-companys-massive-fraud/?sh=49b6cce059f4Tsunami miracle baby now majoring in accountinghttps://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/12/994163/tsunami-miracle-baby-now-19-pursues-accounting-degree-nsttvOnly two firms in Wyoming can do government audits, and one can't do its jobhttps://www.goingconcern.com/there-are-only-two-firms-in-wyoming-that-can-do-government-audits-and-one-cant-do-its-job-because-of-staff-shortages/There Are Only Two Firms in Wyoming That Can Do Government Audits and One Can't Do Its Job Because of Staff Shortages            https://www.goingconcern.com/there-are-only-two-firms-in-wyoming-that-can-do-government-audits-and-one-cant-do-its-job-because-of-staff-shortages/ Revealed: The Fujitsu fat cats who pocketed huge salaries while its flawed Horizon accounting system ruined...https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12948671/The-Fujitsu-fat-cats-pocketed-huge-salaries-flawed-Horizon-accounting-ruined-lives-thousands-postmasters-wrongly-accused-stealing-Post-Office-emerges-charge-government-contracts.html What should accounting technology providers learn from the Post Office Horizon scandal?https://www.accountancyage.com/2024/01/09/what-should-accounting-technology-providers-learn-from-the-post-office-horizon-scandal/ Plans to legislate for resolution of Post Office accounting scandalhttps://www.accountancydaily.co/plans-legislate-resolution-post-office-accounting-scandal Post Office under criminal investigation for potential fraud over Horizon scandalhttps://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/jan/05/post-office-criminal-investigation-potential-horizon-accounting-fraud Some 86 people have seen their convictions for false accounting and theft overturnedhttps://curated.tncontentexchange.com/partners/afp/the-firm-created-faulty-accounting-software-that-saw-subpostmasters-wrongly-convicted-of-theft/image_383af729-fda2-517c-b5ff-85afffefb214.html UK police launch fraud inquiry over post office IT scandalhttps://www.themountaineer.com/news/national/uk-police-launch-fraud-inquiry-over-post-office-it-scandal/article_72e76f8b-7e6f-55ad-9605-93183aefb01e.html How the Post Office's Horizon system failed: a technical breakdownhttps://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/jan/09/how-the-post-offices-horizon-system-failed-a-technical-breakdown Bad software sent postal workers to jail, because no one wanted to admit it could be wronghttps://www.theverge.com/2021/4/23/22399721/uk-post-office-software-bug-criminal-convictions-overturned Post Office warned of software flaw in 2006, but failed to alert subpostmaster networkhttps://www.computerweekly.com/news/252514110/Post-Office-warned-of-software-flaw-in-2006-but-failed-to-alert-subpostmaster-network Post Office spunks fresh £36m on Fujitsu after cloud fail  https://www.thestack.technology/post-office-fujitsu-extension/ When did the Post Office scandal start? Timeline of key eventshttps://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/when-post-office-scandal-start-happen-timeline-of-key-events-2q23bhm2c Briefing presumption that computers are reliable               https://www.benthamsgaze.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/briefing-presumption-that-computers-are-reliable.pdf Horizon: The 20-year accounting software scandalhttps://www.accountingweb.co.uk/tech/accounting-software/horizon-the-20-year-accounting-software-scandalNeed CPE?Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark: https://earmarkcpe.comSubscribe to the Earmark Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet in TouchThanks for listening and the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, please do us a favor and write a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Call us and leave a voicemail; maybe we'll play it on the show. 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Alistair Grant and Rachel Amery discuss the latest developments in the Post Office Horizon scandal, as ministers north and south of the border try to find a way to exonerate those affected. Humza Yousaf also faces questions after inviting the controversial president of Turkey to Scotland. Meanwhile, Alexander Brown has the latest from Westminster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

**Jon Boud's & The All The Rage Replay On traxfm.org This week we talk about the Post Office Horizon scandal, specifically the power of drama to take a story about real lives into the wider public consciousness in a way that news-based facts do not. Does culture have a stronger power to connect with people than politics? Does media still have the power to capture mass attention? Are we as a nation only able to look at injustices long after they have taken place? Listen Live Here Via The Trax FM Player: chat.traxfm.org/player/index.html Mixcloud LIVE :mixcloud.com/live/traxfm Free Trax FM Android App: play.google.com/store/apps/det...mradio.ba.a6bcb The Trax FM Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092342916738 Trax FM Live On Hear This: hearthis.at/k8bdngt4/live Tunerr: tunerr.co/radio/Trax-FM Radio Garden: Trax FM Link: http://radio.garden/listen/trax-fm/IEnsCj55 OnLine Radio Box: onlineradiobox.com/uk/trax/?cs...cs=uk.traxRadio Radio Deck: radiodeck.com/radio/5a09e2de87...7e3370db06d44dc Radio.Net: traxfmlondon.radio.net Stream Radio : streema.com/radios/Trax_FM..The_Originals Live Online Radio: liveonlineradio.net/english/tr...ax-fm-103-3.htm**

From client pitching to the Post Office, PRWeek's latest Noise in Brief podcast looks at major stories affecting the sector over the past week or so.Noise in Brief – a shorter offshoot of PRWeek's Beyond the Noise podcast – is released fortnightly and features PRWeek UK journalists discussing major issues from the previous seven days or so.Download the podcast via Apple, Spotify, or listen on your favourite platform.This week's edition features PRWeek UK editor John Harrington alongside reporters Evie Barrett and Elizabeth Wiredu.The trio discuss the major talking points behind the Post Office/Horizon scandal, looking at the communications responses and the wider implications for reputation and crisis management.The findings of Edelman's latest Trust Barometer - which found growing unease and mistrust among many people around innovation - are debated. There's also a look at the backlash to the project from the campaign group Clean Creatives among others.The client/agency pitching process is discussed following a story last week in which an agency was invited to pitch as a "courtesy".Finally, with the trading numbers now in, we ask: which supermarket groups 'won' Christmas with their festive campaigns? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the incredible scandal that is the UK's Post Office Horizon computer system, that ruined people's lives, finally exploded into the mainstream. This week we discuss how and why public-sector IT projects go off the rails, and what could be done to prevent it.

Alistair Grant and Rachel Amery discuss the coming year in Scottish politics, the Post Office Horizon scandal and XL bully dogs. Meanwhile, Alexander Brown has the latest from Westminster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Post Office Horizon scandal is the largest miscarriage of justice in British history. James Arbuthnot is one of the ‘heroes' at the heart of the drama unveiled in ITV's Mr Bates Vs The Post Office.A Conservative MP and now a Peer in the House of Lords, he championed the plight of his constituents for over a decade, leading a parliamentary campaign to investigate malpractice at the Post Office.As the public and media debate about the scandal continues to rage, James Arbuthnot joins Ruth and Mark to discuss how the campaign in Parliament started, why Ministers failed to respond, and why it has taken so many years – and a television drama – to galvanise the Government into action.

In the hours before this episode was recorded, US and UK forces struck 16 targets in Yemen in response to Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea. It is the first time prime minister Rishi Sunak has sanctioned military action. He will address the House of Commons on Monday. Some opposition politicians, including the Lib Dems, argue Parliament should already have been recalled.  Funnily enough, the Lib Dems have not been so keen on Parliament being recalled over the fallout from the Post Office scandal. Leader Sir Ed Davey's time as Post Office minister is under ongoing scrutiny. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell discuss how that could continue in a General Election campaign. Everywhere is war - Politico Middle East crisis: At least five killed after UK-US strikes on Yemen - as Houthis warn it will not go 'unanswered' - Sky News Britain to increase Ukraine support to £2.5bn, Rishi Sunak announces - BBC News What actually happened in the Post Office Horizon scandal? - ITV News The devaluation of shame - Hard Thinking on the Soft Left Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry's newsletter, The Addition Emma Burnell on Twitter Emma Burnell's newsletter, Hard Thinking on the Soft Left House of Comments on Twitter Support House of Comments on Patreon - just £6 a month House of Comments is a C.A.H Multimedia production in association with Political Human.

After a primetime TV drama moved the Post Office Horizon scandal up the political agenda, Rishi Sunak has acted to push through a law that would quash the convictions of hundreds of wrongly accused employees. Pippa Crerar reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

The government has announced it will introduce legislation to exonerate the many hundreds of postal workers affected by the Post Office Horizon software scandal. So is the only way to turn the government's head to an issue to make a TV drama about it? The Guardian's John Harris speaks to former postal worker Chris Head about the impact it had on him, and columnist Gaby Hinsliff about what this tells us about our creaking institutions. Plus, columnist Rafael Behr joins John to look at the year ahead. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

On Nick Ferrari at Breakfast, we take your calls on the Post Office Horizon scandal. Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting speaks to Nick about Labour's supervised toothbrushing plan. LBC's newest weekly presenter Carol Vorderman joins live in the studio. All of this and more on the Nick Ferrari Whole Show Podcast.

Award-winning actor Toby Jones, who plays Alan Bates in ITV's Mr Bates vs the Post Office, reflects on the drama's huge public and political impact, alongside its producer Patrick Spence. Alan and Lionel ask why this screen version has cut through in a way that news reporting of the Post Office Horizon scandal did not, with insights from Professor Rasmus Nielsen, Director of the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at the University of Oxford. Here's a new seasonal subscription offer from Prospect. We're discounting the price of an annual digital subscription by 50%. To take advantage of this great deal, please search for ‘Prospect New Year offer' or visit https://subscribe.prospectmagazine.co.uk/mc. Offer ends Friday 19th Jan. We'd love your feedback! Tell us more at: https://f9ce3vpjrw3.typeform.com/to/bxJBPxN2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Justice Secretary says that Fujitsu may have to repay ‘fortune' spent on the Post Office/ Horizon software scandal - as the inquiry resumes today.More from CES 2024: AI robotic masseuses, gym leggings that shock you into getting fit, instant ice cream in a can, and a robot barista that can make ‘the perfect cup of coffee'.Sony bets on Metaverse with a new mixed reality headset.Also in this episode:Amazon slashes jobs at Twitch, MGM and Prime VideoStudy finds watching others visibly dislike vegetables may make you dislike them tooHighly infectious form of bird flu confirmed for first time in Antarctic sealsScientists test world-first Nipah virus vaccineKew Gardens names mysterious plants and fungi new to scienceWhy sperm whales can take over an hour to decide on whether to turn Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The post office horizon scandal continues in the UK, as it emerges a post office investigator who called horizon victims ‘crooks' was given cash bonuses for each postmaster that was convicted - we hear the latest with Enda Brady TRT World presenter.

Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the fallout from the ITV drama about the Post Office Horizon scandal which has finally galvanised politicians. Labelled the biggest miscarriage of justice in British history, Mike examines what it means for people's trust in democracy and our institutions. He expects 2024 to be an election year and explains what we might expect from the main political parties, comparing them to competitors at a school sports day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former sub-postmaster Lee Castleton talks about the impact the Post Office Horizon scandal had on his life after he was pursued and bankrupted by the Post Office.Speaking to Today's Mishal Husain, Lee says: "It was devastating. My children were bullied."We would get stopped in the street by people saying terrible things, awful things, like that I'd stolen money from old people, saying that I'd stolen pension money."Lee, who was not convicted of criminal charges but lost a civil case against the the Post Office, also said he'd like to see some speed on a decision from the government, as it looks to find a route to overturn convictions of those affected by the scandal.Listen to Today on BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds: 6-9am weekdays and 7-9am on Saturdays.

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On Nick Ferrari at Breakfast, we take your calls on the Post Office Horizon scandal. Former Labour Home Secretary Alan Johnson joins live. Nick speaks with Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride and Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson. All of this and more on the Nick Ferrari Whole Show Podcast.

IN THE PRESS – Tuesday, January 9: We look at reactions in the French press after Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne was forced to resign as part of Emmanuel Macron's government reshuffle. Who will replace her? Also, we look at Britain's biggest miscarriage of justice scandal, involving the UK Post Office. India and the Maldives fall out over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent tourism promotion of Indian-territory islands. Plus, scientists discover a shark capable of regenerating its own fin!

Cush Jumbo is the award-winning actor known for her roles on the stage and screen, from The Good Fight to Macbeth. She joins Clare McDonnell to discuss starring in - and executive producing – the new crime thriller series Criminal Record. Cush stars as DS June Lenker, a police detective locked in a confrontation with an older detective, played by Peter Capaldi, over a historic murder conviction.A BBC investigation into one of Africa's most influential pastors has uncovered hundreds of allegations of abuse, including a number of British victims. TB Joshua, who founded the Synagogue Church of All Nations in Nigeria, built an evangelical empire that drew presidents, Premier League footballers and millions of followers from across the globe - including from towns and cities across the UK. Multiple victims claim they repeatedly tried to raise the alarm with British authorities, including the Foreign Office, but an adequate investigation “never took place”. Two UK survivors of his abuse - Rae and Anneka - join Clare to discuss their experiences as ‘disciples', why they left and the law changes they hope will result from this exposure.The Post Office Horizon scandal is once more dominating the headlines. Today, a petition calling for the former Post Office chief executive Paula Vennells to lose her CBE has received more than one million signatures, and yesterday the Prime Minister told the BBC the Government was reviewing options to help victims of the scandal. More than 700 branch managers were convicted of false accounting, theft and fraud based on faulty software. Currently, a public inquiry into the scandal is ongoing and the Metropolitan Police is investigating the Post Office over potential fraud offences arising from the prosecutions. One of the women who was falsely accused was Jo Hamilton. Her story has been told in the ITV drama Mr Bates vs. The Post Office, where she was played by the actor Monica Dolan. Jo joins Clare.What do you do if your child refuses to go to school? Today, the Government is expected to announce funding for a new initiative aimed at tackling school absences in England. More than a fifth of secondary school pupils in England are persistently absent. The new scheme will see funding for school attendance mentors, an initiative which has been trialled in a pilot by the charity Barnardos. Clare speaks to Nadine Good from the charity, and hears from head teacher Simon Kidwell.

Susan Hulme reports as MPs demand answers over the Post Office Horizon scandal and the health secretary faces questions about the doctors' strike.

Former Lib Dem leader Sir Vince Cable said he will not join calls for former Post Office boss Paula Vennells to lose her CBE over the Horizon scandal.Commentator Sam Armstrong reacts to Vince Cable's exchange with Julia, saying he has “no respect” for him.“What I just witnessed was the most panglossian… disgraceful, Yes Minister style, pathetic not even a defence for what happened under his tenure.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peregrine Mission One has blasted off from Cape Canaveral in Florida. If all goes to plan, the spacecraft will be the first US mission to land on the Moon since 1972 - and the first ever by a private company. Ministers will meet to discuss the Post Office/ Horizon software scandal after ITV drama thrust the topic back into the spotlight. Investigators say Alaska Airlines plane ‘had warnings' days before mid-air blowout. Also in this episode:Heavy snow on the way as Met Office forecasts week-long cold snapRecord 33.6 million gamers logged into Steam in 24 hoursWhy smartphones in the workplace could reduce stressBT Group launches pilot to convert telecom street cabinets into EV chargersCould dinosaurs be the reason behind why humans age fast?Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which Nick, Rebecca and special guest Varchas Patel pick over the recent evidence to the Post Office Horizon IT inquiry. One Fujitsu witness who worked on the Horizon Helpdesk described hearing colleagues shout about having 'another Patel scamming' on the phone again. We also discuss Nick and Varchas' experience of being trustees on the Horizon Scandal Fund, a charity set up by Nick's publisher, Bath Publishing, to help Subpostmasters and their families in need. Donate below! Horizon Scandal Fund: https://www.horizonscandalfund.org/donate.html Post Office Horizon IT inquiry website: https://www.postofficehorizoninquiry.org.uk Rebecca's Substack page: https://rebeccathomson.substack.com Nick's Post Office Scandal website: https://www.postofficescandal.uk/donate/ Nick's book: https://bathpublishing.com/products/the-great-post-office-scandal-updated-pbk Rebecca's first investigation for Computer Weekly in 2009: https://www.computerweekly.com/news

Before the summer Lord (James) Arbuthnot (or Baron Arbuthnot of Edrom to give him his full title) very kindly agreed to give up some time to talk to Rebecca and Nick about his involvement in the Post Office Horizon scandal. We finally caught up in October and have only just got round to publishing the final podcast. An hour wasn't quite long enough, but the good Lord did reveal some intriguing details we haven't heard before including the revelation he applied to the government to succeed Tim Parker as Chairman of the Post Office, and didn't even get an interview! The Post Office Scandal website: https://www.postofficescandal.uk Rebecca's substack page: https://rebeccathomson.substack.com Lord Arbuthnot: https://members.parliament.uk/member/56/career Come and see Nick and former Subpostmaster Pam Stubbs in Henley on Thames on 10 November: https://kentontheatre.co.uk/event/the-great-post-office-scandal/134078/ Come and see Nick and former Subpostmaster Ian Warren Norwich at the Playhouse on 21 November: https://norwichtheatre.org/whats-on/post-office-scandal-the-inside-story/ Buy an new updated paperback edition of Nick's book, The Great Post Office Scandal: https://bathpublishing.com/products/the-great-post-office-scandal-updated-pbk

Like watching a Greek tragedy or a car crash in slow motion. Rebecca and I sat and watched as an IT disaster was picked apart in granular detail at the Post Office Horizon inquiry. Also Nick has an exclusive on a witness demand for 'immunity' from prosecution at the inquiry and the reviews are in! Notices from the opening week of False Accounts - a satirical play about the scandal.

This is the episode to listen to if you want a 60 second précis of the Post Office Horizon scandal and want to get your head round the re-start to the Inquiry, which begins Phase 2 on Tuesday 11 October. Plus - Rebecca has an exclusive interview with David Enright from Howe and Co, the law firm representing the majority of Subpostmaster participants at the Inquiry. To keep this podcast going through the Inquiry, Nick and Rebecca have also launched a crowdfunding campaign, which you can donate to via the new postofficescandal.uk website. 

In this episode, Nick speaks to Lance Nielsen (writer and co-director with Dickon Tolson) and Suzette Pluck (producer) of False Accounts, a satirical play about the Post Office Horizon scandal. Lance and Suzette talk about the difficulties of putting on a play without funding, choosing which Subpostmasters' stories will be told and naming the characters who will feature, and those who did not quite make the final cut. False Accounts premieres in Birmingham at the Old Joint Stock Theatre on 19 October, and then moves to the Questors Theatre in Ealing, West London on 1 November.

In this episode, John O'Sullivan, the recently elevated joint Subpostmaster of Borough Wash Post Office talks about his life working in his partner's Post Office for more than two decades, his childhood as a Jehovah's Witness and his Irish Rebel family history. John also explains his empathy for victims of the Post Office Horizon scandal and why he is focusing his attention on the NFSP and the Post Office hierarchy. Well worth a listen!

On 6 July 2022, the statutory inquiry into the Post Office Horizon scandal held the first (see the video here) of two hearings into the issue of proper compensation for Subpostmasters at The Oval cricket ground. Rebecca and Nick went along and ended up interviewing David Enright from Howe and Co (a legal firm representing more than a hundred Subpostmasters at this inquiry) and Kevin Brown, whose wife Sharon is a member of the 555 High Court claimants who blew the scandal open in 2019.

Season 10 Episode 1 of Cheshire Matters, your favourite 'digital' pub, featuring your absolutely amazing, brilliant, witty and riculously talented 'Ab Fab' digital pub landlord and host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle), Mark Hartley (Stats Man) and Steve Ingram (formerly Lycra Man, the Raven (C-Caw), the Patriot, Captain Crow, Captain Pugwash lookalike, potential Eurovision Song Contest entrant (but not from Russia) and lately Right Engle and Captain Circumference 360º) dropping in for a digital pint to discuss important national, regional and local issues, sometimes irreverent, sometimes humorous, sometimes serious but always entertaining. Its another full house this evening and along with the usual round up of current news stories which caught the Landlord's eye this week, the national this week is the Elon Musk purchase of Twitter led by Stats, the local is with the Landlord which features the Post Office Horizon scandal and how it affected Cheshire postmasters, with the Ravens Report featuring CWAC plans to tackle rough sleeping followed by the usual shout outs and shout downs with another policy from the 'Manicfesto' of the Monster Raving Loony Party and quotes. Join us for our take on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best digital landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are minor entities along for the ride). Opening Music and Closing Music - Moving ON © and ℗ JMN 2015 Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant, better than anything else that comes out of Cheshire) JMN production for Cheshire Matters.

Horizon was the faulty computer system which led to hundreds of Post Office staff being wrongly convicted of theft and false accounting - some went to prison. The system was incorrectly showing shortfalls of money. It has been described as one of the biggest miscarriages of justice in recent history. Prime Minister Boris Johnson promised an independent inquiry into the Horizon scandal. Seema Misra and Tracy Felstead were two of those who went to prison. They speak to the Sky News Daily before giving their evidence to the inquiry. Daily podcast team: Editor - Paul Stanworth Editor – Philly Beaumont Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce Podcast producer – Emma-Rae Woodhouse, Rosie Gillott & Soila Apparicio Junior podcast producer – Aishah Rahman Interviews producer – Reece Denton Digital producer - David Chipakupaku Archive - Simon Windsor, Nelly Stefanova, Rob Fellowes Music - Steven Wheeler

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Nick Wallis is a TV, radio and online journalist. His main area of expertise is the Post Office Horizon scandal. He recently fronted a ten-part series for BBC Radio 4, a BBC Panorama documentary and I co-wrote a Private Eye Special. And runs the website Post Office Trial.The British Post Office scandal is a major British business, legal, ethical and political scandal involving the prosecution by the Post Office of hundreds of sub-postmasters for alleged theft, false accounting and/or fraud, resulting in criminal convictions, imprisonment, loss of reputation and livelihood, bankruptcy, divorce, and even suicide amongst those involved. The Post Office has a single shareholder, the British Government. Subsequent to a press outcry and later investigations, sub-postmasters (SPMs) convicted of criminal offences had their convictions declared unsafe, obtained unlawfully, and quashed. As of 2021, the government promised financial compensation to the victims of the scandal, which has been described as one of the biggest miscarriages of justice in British history.Amongst other things, Nick live-tweeted from the Johnny Depp Libel Trial at the High Court and have been collecting relevant documents and transcripts, which you can browse here.He has fronted several crime series for Channel 5/Spike TV and he worked as a freelance reporter for ITV and 5 News.Nick has reported from the scene of the Grenfell Tower fire, and the London Bridge terror raids. He also covered banking scandals, military negligence, terror plots, corporate tax avoidance, drug smuggling and immigration enforcement. He was also the first journalist to take BBC television cameras inside GCHQ.