Paula Vennells Grilled Over Horizon Scandal at Post Office Inquiry
Former Post Office boss Paula Vennells was accused of living in 'la-la land' during her questioning at the Horizon scandal inquiry. She faced intense scrutiny over her knowledge of remote access to sub-postmasters' computers and its potential impact on the 2013 Royal Mail flotation. New legislation now seeks to quash wrongful convictions resulting from the faulty Horizon IT system, providing justice to those affected.
Former Post Office boss Paula Vennells faced intense questioning at the inquiry into the Horizon scandal, accused of living in 'la-la land' by a lawyer representing sub-postmasters.
During her third day of evidence, Edward Henry KC challenged Vennells on her knowledge about remote access to sub-postmasters' computers and the potential impact on the Royal Mail stock market flotation in 2013.
Vennells denied involvement in privatisation strategy and knowledge of remote access issues, despite external lawyers being aware.
The inquiry focuses on wrongful convictions of sub-postmasters due to faults in the Horizon IT system, leading to ruined lives.
Recent legislation quashing these convictions received Royal Assent, marking a significant legal milestone.
During her third day of evidence, Edward Henry KC challenged Vennells on her knowledge about remote access to sub-postmasters' computers and the potential impact on the Royal Mail stock market flotation in 2013.
Vennells denied involvement in privatisation strategy and knowledge of remote access issues, despite external lawyers being aware.
The inquiry focuses on wrongful convictions of sub-postmasters due to faults in the Horizon IT system, leading to ruined lives.
Recent legislation quashing these convictions received Royal Assent, marking a significant legal milestone.