Criminal conviction of former Manchester postmaster could be quashed over Horizon scandal
The criminal conviction of a former Manchester postmaster could be overturned in the courts more than 20 years on after the Horizon scandal, it emerged today.
The CCRC said two further Post Office convictions - one of a man in Manchester in 2002 - related to alleged cash shortfalls have been referred to the Crown Court due to 'concerns about the discredited Horizon computer system'. "However, Mr Gilbertson was prompted to ask for a review of his conviction following the landmark quashing of 39 similar CCRC cases at the Court of Appeal in April 2021.
"This is the most widespread miscarriage of justice in British history, and we might be able to help many more people challenge a Post Office conviction or clear the name of a loved one who has since died. Advice from us might ultimately lead to that case being overturned, and a miscarriage of justice being corrected." The second referral relates to a former Post Office employee who was based in the East Midlands.
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