There have been 983 convictions – 700 of which had been privately initiated by the Publish Workplace – linked to the defective Horizon IT programme.
Individuals whose convictions are quashed can apply to the Overturned Convictions Scheme, whether or not or not they’re within the GLO group. It’s this scheme that the federal government has taken over duty for from the Publish Workplace.
A complete of 111 folks have had their convictions overturned as of 31 January. However when the federal government’s promised legislation to overturn all convictions linked to the scandal turns into a actuality, lots of extra folks will probably be eligible.
These whose convictions are overturned can select to take a fast-tracked £600,000 settlement. Or they’ll enter into negotiations in the event that they really feel they’re entitled to extra.
All eligible individuals are entitled to an “interim” fee whereas their ultimate settlements are processed. The federal government has offered funding to the Publish Workplace for these funds.
For these folks whose conviction is overturned by means of the brand new legislation, they’ll register for the Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme.
It will entitle them to an preliminary £200,000 interim fee. They’ll then determine to simply accept £600,000 or have their case totally reviewed.
As of 31 January, exterior, £65m has been paid out below this scheme together with additional interim funds.
The newest figures present that out of 111 eligible claimants within the OCS scheme, 82 claims for full and ultimate settlements have been made with 66 paid out.
An additional seven have obtained affords. The remaining 9 are awaiting affords from Publish Workplace Ltd.
