9 witness statements published as Inquiry continues analysing evidence
Today, the Inquiry has published nine additional witness statements from witnesses including senior Post Office executives, the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) and a former sub-postmaster.
The witness statements have been disclosed to Core Participants and are also available to read on our website.
As with other public inquiries, where necessary, the Inquiry legal team will continue to seek the disclosure of evidence where it informs the Inquiry’s investigation.
What is next for the Inquiry?
Now that public hearings have concluded, the Inquiry is working to analyse evidence, draft the final report, and publish all the evidence that has been shown in hearings and exhibited to witness statements.
The Inquiry will also begin a process called Maxwellisation. This is where, under Rule 13 of the Inquiry Rules 2006, the Inquiry needs to give anyone who is criticised in the report a reasonable opportunity to respond.
Finally, the Inquiry will publish the final report and ensure that there is a comprehensive and well-ordered record of the Inquiry which will be transferred to The National Archives.
During closing statements in December, Sir Wyn Williams, Chair of the Inquiry, stressed that he is keen to “report as quickly as I sensible can once I am satisfied of all my crucial conclusions.” The Inquiry is committed to delivering the final report as soon as practicable.
Share your story
The Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry is committed to understanding the full impact of this scandal on people's lives.
For that reason, in March 2024, the Inquiry launched its listening project, In Your Own Words. This is a space where people affected by the Horizon scandal can anonymously share their story.
Last year, more than 300 people came forward to share their experiences.
If you have a story to tell - whether that is as a former sub-postmaster, family member, community member, or as an employee of an organisation linked to the scandal – In Your Own Words is here to listen.
Your story will help ensure a comprehensive understanding of the scandal's impact.
It will also inform the Inquiry's upcoming Legacy Project, which aims to mark this devastating scandal in history.
