There have been 983 convictions – 700 of which have been privately initiated by the Submit Workplace – linked to the defective Horizon IT programme.
Folks 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 accountability for from the Submit Workplace.
A complete of 111 individuals 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, a whole lot extra individuals will likely be eligible.
These whose convictions are overturned can select to take a fast-tracked £600,000 settlement. Or they will 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 last settlements are processed. The federal government has offered funding to the Submit Workplace for these funds.
For these individuals whose conviction is overturned by way of the brand new legislation, they will register for the Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme.
This can entitle them to an preliminary £200,000 interim fee. They’ll then resolve 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 most recent figures present that out of 111 eligible claimants within the OCS scheme, 82 claims for full and last settlements have been made with 66 paid out.
An additional seven have acquired provides. The remaining 9 are awaiting provides from Submit Workplace Ltd.
