The Face of Power: Justice Was Turned Against the Innocent

Het Gezicht van Macht: Wanneer Justitie Zich Tegen Onschuldigen Keert

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When justice serves power instead of people, the innocent suffer. This page exposes how lives were destroyed – not by accident, but by deliberate choice.

When Power Replaces Justice
The Impossible Judge: Fabrice Burgaud and the Outreau Inquiry

‘Anything to say to her?’ Post Office investigator Stephen Bradshaw challenged over Horizon scandal

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Post Office Scandal Explained by Top Criminal Lawyer

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13 jan 2024

Lawyer and broadcaster Joseph Kotrie-Monson talks to TalkTV’s Trisha Goddard to explain how the so-called Post Office Horizon IT Scandal unfolded, and how subpostmasters have taken on the Royal Mail and later the Post Office.

The scandal began in 1999 when the UK government automated accounting processes at Post Office branches. The introduction of Fujitsu’s centralised computer system, Horizon, resulted in numerous unexplained accounting shortfalls for subpostmasters. Instead of addressing the issues, the Post Office wrongfully blamed the branch operators.

Subpostmasters, technically running their own businesses as agents for the Post Office, faced unjust prosecutions for theft and false accounting. Over 15 years, more than 700 subpostmasters were prosecuted, with some sent to prison. The Post Office used tactics such as instructing call centre staff to deny widespread issues and employing private investigation and prosecution powers.

The scandal continued for years until a high court case and a public inquiry revealed the extent of the injustice. The UK government is now proposing emergency legislation to overturn convictions related to Horizon evidence. However, the offered compensation, £75k for those not convicted, is deemed inadequate by those affected, creating a pressing need for swift resolution as many face imminent financial ruin.

Joseph is a director of Mary Monson Solicitors and specialises in defending fraud and serious crime cases.

Post Office Board knew about Horizon system flaws and exclusive document show insurers were alerted

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Dog Attacks Meat Man Prank

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German shepherd left in the custody of a pedestrian gets loose and goes crazy after a huge piece of meat. A presentation of the Just For Laughs Gags. The funny hidden camera pranks show for the whole family. Juste pour rire les gags, l’émission de caméra caché la plus comique de la télé!