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 folks have had their convictions overturned as of 29 November 2024. However when the federal government’s promised regulation to overturn all convictions linked to the scandal turns into a actuality, a whole bunch extra folks might 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 closing settlements are processed. The federal government has supplied funding to the Submit Workplace for these funds.
For these folks whose conviction is overturned via the brand new regulation, they will register for the Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme.
This may entitle them to an preliminary £200,000 interim fee. They will then determine to just accept £600,000 or have their case totally reviewed.
As of 29 November 2024, exterior, £61m has been paid out beneath this scheme together with additional interim funds.
The most recent figures present that out of 111 eligible claimants within the OCS scheme, 107 for preliminary interim funds have been obtained and paid out.
Some 77 claims for full and closing settlements have been made with 62 paid out.
