Post Office Offences Bill introduced to House of Commons

On 10 January, the Prime Minister announced a major step forward in response to the Horizon scandal. He confirmed that the Government would introduce new primary legislation to make sure that those convicted because of the Horizon scandal, are swiftly exonerated and compensated.

The Minister for Enterprise, Markets and Small Business, Kevin Hollinrake MP, has written to all MPs  confirming the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill was introduced to the Commons last week. Mrs Lopez welcomes this Bill.

The Bill sets out a clear set of objective criteria which identifies the convictions which are in scope. Individuals whose convictions meet the criteria will have these convictions automatically quashed at Royal Assent, without any action on their part. Records such as the Police National Computer will be amended and individuals will be notified and invited to apply for financial redress.

Mrs Lopez knows this Bill will right some of the wrongs of the Horizon scandal and will be supporting its passage through the Commons. You can read the Minister’s full letter below.

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JULIA SEES NEW DESIGN FOR BRIDGE OVER A127 AT CRANHAM

Last night in Westminster, Julia attended an event to see the unveiling of the design for the new footbridge, which will go over the A127, connecting Cranham to the Folkes Lane Woodland area on the other side of the dual carriageway.