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Fighting for justice
Hudgell Solicitors continues to at the forefront of the continuing fight for justice for former sub-postmasters who were victims of what is now recognised to have been the biggest miscarriage of justice in UK legal history.
Our expert legal team is proud to stand at the side of victims and their families across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, representing law-abiding, honest and hard-working people whose lives and reputations were ruined when wrongly accused, and prosecuted, over branch shortfalls, based on unreliable computer evidence.
We have unrivalled experience in cases relating to the Horizon Scandal, and now represent around 1,000 clients across all compensation schemes.
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Supporting former sub-postmasters by:
- Providing free confidential and sensitive legal support.
- Leading civil claims for compensation which truly reflect the damage caused to lives.
- Providing legal advice to people offered payments through the Horizon Shortfall Scheme (HSS).
- Supporting people in registering for the Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme, and securing full and fair compensation.
- Providing legal advice to people who suffered losses, and were suspended or prosecuted based on evidence from the Post Office Capture software, used in branches from 1992 onwards, until the introduction of Horizon in 1999.
- Holding those responsible to account by representing sub-postmasters at Public Inquiry.
If you’ve suffered as a result of the Post Office scandal and want to speak to us, contact our Horizon team today by email or request a callback.
Legal expertise and dedication at no cost
Our dedicated Post Office Horizon scandal legal team, led by Solicitor Neil Hudgell and one of the UK’s leading appellant barristers in Tim Moloney KC of Doughty Street Chambers, provides its expertise and dedication at no cost to clients.
We are supported in our work by specialist forensic accountants from Second Sight, who were at one stage hired by the Post Office to investigate discrepancies in branch accounts, giving us unrivalled knowledge of Horizon‘s failings, and how unexplained discrepancies in accounts occurred.
First £600,000 payment secured for former subpostmaster from Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme – with dozens more set to receive damages
A former subpostmaster has told how she finally feels ‘burden free’ and intends to buy the home she has always wanted after receiving £600,000 compensation as part of the new Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme. The woman, who has asked not to be named, received her letter from the Ministry of Justice in August confirming her […]
Former sub-postmistress has named cleared in court after 20 years – and heads straight to Public Inquiry to see Paula Vennells give evidence
Six more former Subpostmasters had long-standing convictions relating to the Post Office Horizon scandal quashed in court this morning – as former chief executive Paula Vennells began giving her long-awaited evidence at the Public Inquiry. Having lived for two decades wrongfully labelled a convicted criminal, former Merseyside sub-postmistress Sushma Blaggan headed straight from the Royal […]
Former subpostmaster, 81, finally set to receive more than £200,000 compensation – but it’s still ‘too little and too late’
A lawyer representing a victim of the Post Office Horizon scandal who is set to receive more than £200,000 compensation says his case has taken ‘two years too long’ to reach this stage – and that the settlement offered is ‘still too little’ given the suffering he has endured. Francis Duff, 81, was forced out […]
Neil Hudgell : Many subpostmasters can’t mentally endure this ongoing political blame game, nor the tortuously slow compensation process
Neil Hudgell was asked by the i newspaper this week to comment on why victims’ stories must not be lost in the fray of political fighting around the Post Office Horizon scandal. Below is his article in full. As we continue to seek full and fair compensation for all who have suffered at the hands […]
‘Post Office took thousands from us – now we’re being denied proper compensation because it won’t admit causing us to go bankrupt’
Like hundreds of others, Tony Downey’s dream of running a rural Post Office turned into a nightmare. Continuing shortfalls in his branch accounts – caused by the faulty Horizon accounting system – led to him losing his livelihood, declaring himself bankrupt and suffering from crippling anxiety and depression. Such was the impact on life, he […]
‘I went bankrupt because of Post Office Horizon scandal – now I’m 65 and looking for a part-time job after selling my home, and receivers want to take most of my compensation’
At the age of 65, having recently sold his house for some much-needed funds, former sub-postmaster Stefan Fountain is currently on the lookout for a part-time job. Twenty-two years after taking over a Post Office in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire – a job he thought would be ‘for life’ – he is thinking about how he […]
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Apply For Funding
There are various funding options that may be available including pro bono, legal aid and conditional fee agreements.
Plan Your Case
We will plan what steps are needed to help you obtain justice. Whether you are applying to a compensation scheme or looking to overturn a conviction, we can help you.
Evidence Gathering
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From overturning wrongful convictions to seeking full and fair compensation, our team will be on hand throughout.
Post Office news
Neil Hudgell welcomes MPs’ call to simplify and speed up Post Office Horizon compensation schemes
Lawyers representing hundreds of former sub-postmasters who are still seeking compensation for their suffering as a result of the Post Office Horizon scandal welcome a Government committee’s call to make significant changes to how claims are handled. In its ‘Post Office and Horizon scandal redress: Unfinished business’ report, the Department for Business and Trade Committee […]
Northern Ireland Court of Appeal quashes former sub-postmasters’ forgery conviction not covered by legislation which cleared hundreds of others
A former sub-postmaster from Northern Ireland who was prosecuted as part of the Horizon scandal is to have his convictions quashed after appearing at the Court of Appeal of Northern Ireland. Lee Williamson was represented in the Court of Appeal by Michael Madden, of Belfast-based Madden & Finucane Solicitors, and Tim Moloney KC, of Doughty […]
Around 900 Post Office victim eligible for payments of at least £600,000 under new scheme
Lawyers specialising in representing people wrongfully convicted as part of the Post Office Horizon scandal have welcomed the launch of a new scheme today under which hundreds of newly exonerated people will be able to claim compensation. Hudgell Solicitors have been central to the fight for justice for former Post Office workers for the past five years, […]
Neil Hudgell, solicitor representing Post Office victims, welcomes law quashing convictions
Solicitor Neil Hudgell today welcomed a new law automatically quashing convictions relating to the Post Office IT Horizon Scandal. Between 1999 and 2015, more than 900 sub-postmasters were prosecuted because of the faulty Horizon system. The passing of the Bill to Statute is hugely welcome. Coming in the middle of a whirlwind few days at […]
Paula Vennells must ‘take ownership and accountability for what went on’ when giving evidence to Post Office Inquiry
Solicitor Neil Hudgell says Sub-postmasters want former Post Office chief executive Paula Vennells to keep to her promise to ensure they ‘get the answers they deserve’ when she gives evidence at the Public Inquiry this week. Hudgell Solicitors represents 75 former Sub-postmasters who have had their wrongful convictions overturned at the ongoing Post Office Horizon […]
New legislation to quash Post Office Horizon convictions welcomed as exoneration ‘cannot come soon enough’ for victims
Solicitor Neil Hudgell has welcomed news of a new law being introduced by the Government to automatically quash convictions relating to the Horizon Scandal. However, he says there are still ‘too many hurdles in place to full, fair and speedy compensation’ and says ‘renewed effort and focus is needed’ to ensure that challenge is met. […]
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Post Office Scandal: How are victims being compensated?
A year ago the Post Office scandal was dramatised in the TV series ‘Mr Bates vs The Post Office. Hundreds more victims have since come forward and governments have pledged both justice and compensation. Solicitor Neil Hudgell, who has successfully represented hundreds of subpostmasters, explains how the various schemes are working.
Post Office Horizon Shortfall Scheme Compensation
The Horizon Shortfall Scheme compensates people affected but not convicted of a crime by the Post Office. If you were one of more than 2,400 applicants, Hudgell Solicitors can help ensure you receive the damages you deserve. The scheme offers a minimum settlement of £75,000. As solicitor Neil Hudgell explains, a review by our expert […]
Post Office Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme
The Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme enables victims of the Post Office scandal to secure compensation. We have registered claims and secured millions in payments on behalf of our clients whose convictions were quashed. We can advise on whether to accept the £600,000 offer or whether to pursue higher damages. As solicitor Neil Hudgell explains, our […]
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