Post Office Horizon scandal: Why hundreds were wrongly prosecuted

The Post Office Horizon scandal, a major miscarriage of justice in the UK, led to the wrongful prosecution of over 900 sub-postmasters based on faulty software data. The scandal resulted in ruined lives, bankruptcies, and prison sentences based on false accounting due to the Horizon computer system errors. Compensation schemes totaling over £1bn have been awarded to affected individuals, with various redress programs in place to address different experiences of the victims. The scandal, depicted in a hit TV drama, has triggered legislation and a public inquiry, with the first part of the official inquiry report set to be released soon.