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Recommendation 28
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We have recommended in this Report that the Government set up a properly resourced independent...
Recommendation
We have recommended in this Report that the Government set up a properly resourced independent intermediary to assist sub-postmasters seeking to overturn convictions and seek compensation. We recommend that this same body should also be tasked with assisting sub-postmasters who are accessing the Historic Shortfall Scheme. This should include providing claimants with access to forensic accountants and legal experts who can offer advice to help ensure that claims are as robust as possible, that offers take account of all the losses suffered and that claimants do not suffer significant detriment because records have not been kept by the Post Office or other relevant organisations.
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Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 27 April 2022. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document ↗