The Post Office Horizon scandal has been described as the UK’s most widespread miscarriage of justice. Faults in the Horizon IT system led to the wrongful prosecution of more than 900 sub-postmasters and sub-postmistresses, many of whom faced imprisonment, financial ruin, or long-lasting personal consequences.
In May 2024, the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Act 2024 came into force, paving the way for those whose convictions have now been quashed to seek justice through the Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme (HCRS). This scheme provides a formal route to compensation for those wrongfully convicted.
Anyone who has had their conviction quashed under the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Act 2024 is eligible to make a Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme Claim. If your conviction has been formally quashed, you are eligible to make a claim under the Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme.
This includes individuals who were wrongly convicted of offences linked to the faulty Horizon IT system. If your conviction has been overturned by the courts, you are entitled to seek financial compensation for the losses you suffered.
At Murria Solicitors, Horizon Conviction Redress Scheme Claims are led by Galwinder Kang, our Head of Litigation. He has extensive experience in managing all forms of litigation, particularly complex and challenging cases. He has over three decades of experience navigating high-profile disputes to secure positive outcomes for clients.
Galwinder’s wealth of expertise is particularly valuable in guiding victims of the Horizon scandal through the Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme (HCRS). With his ability to handle complex evidence and contested claims, he is well placed to ensure that compensation claims fully reflect the scale of loss and injustice suffered. His focus is always on achieving the right result for clients, offering both strategic insight and practical support at every step of the process.
We understand that many victims of the Horizon scandal have already suffered immense financial hardship. That is why Murria Solicitors has signed up to the HCRS legal costs framework.
This framework ensures that the government pays our legal costs for representing individuals applying under the scheme. We are listed in Annex A of the framework and are committed to operating strictly within its terms.
Most importantly, this means:
We will not make any deductions from the compensation you receive. Your settlement remains entirely yours, while our costs are reimbursed separately under the scheme.
If you or a loved one has had a conviction quashed as a result of the Horizon scandal, you are not alone and you are entitled to seek compensation.
Our dedicated team at Murria Solicitors will handle your claim with the care, professionalism, and determination it deserves.
Contact us today to begin your Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme Claim and let us help you take the next step towards justice and closure.