
Post Office scandal: Postmasters celebrate huge victory against convictions
Dozens of former sub-postmasters and postmistresses should get a clear path in quashing their convictions for fraud, theft and false accounting.They had been accused of stealing money after the Post Office installed a new computer system, with some imprisoned.After years of fighting to clear their name, many have now been told the Post Office will not contest their cases.For years, the shadow of a conviction put some of those affected in dire financial circumstances.Some struggled to secure work, lost their homes, and even failed to get insurance owing to their criminal conviction.The decision paves the way for more than 30 cases to being quashed, although the Post Office can seek a retrial. More cases remain under scrutiny.The Post Office agreed in Decem...