Motion

Motion TitleExoneration of Northern Ireland Sub-Postmasters

Motion TextThat this Assembly expresses support for those sub-postmasters and postmistresses in Northern Ireland who were wrongly prosecuted and convicted as a result the Horizon IT scandal; notes with deep regret that some Post Office employees served custodial sentences for crimes they did not commit; further notes that this ordeal has been life-changing for victims, many of whom have suffered bankruptcy, reputation loss and ill-health; stresses the need for fair and timely compensation for those affected; believes it is unacceptable that local sub-postmasters and postmistresses are still fighting to clear their name; further believes the pace of exonerations to date has been too slow; welcomes the UK Government’s commitment to introducing legislation to quash wrongful convictions associated with the Post Office Horizon IT system; condemns the failure to extend that draft legislation to Northern Ireland; and calls on the Minister of Justice to work with the Department for Business and Trade to ensure local sub-postmasters and postmistresses have their convictions quashed without delay.

Motion CategoryPrivate Members' Motion

Date Tabled to Business Office26/02/2024