Mr Bates vs the Post Office

Sadly DK, every organisation, be it national/local government, big corporate bodies, religious based organisations, Royalty, Police Forces, etc…… has its bad pennies, those who do cross the boundaries of what is morally and financially corrupt. Some seem to think that their status gives them protection, some seem to think that they are (misguidingly) protecting an “institution”. But all they are doing is letting down all the hard working honest souls, trying their best to do right. And destroying the reputation of once valued British based institutions.

I don’t think she she hand back her CBE. I think a public shaming would be a good start, and then a thorough legal investigation to establish who was  at fault and let justice take its toll. Goes for a lot of other bad pennies still walking around and raking in millions. An “oh, I am so sorry” has become a meaningless gesture.

Done, micky, and have forwarded the link to others to. I thought that there was a similar petition on the Change.org web site , but can't find it at the moment.

Just watched the ‘Real Story’ on ITVX. This documentary tells the same facts but in even greater detail with much of the diabolical truth told directly by those very folk affected and involved in this travesty of justice. What I don’t understand is that having unequivocally won the case how they became responsible for paying the legal fees. Also where did the money these SPMs payed from their own pockets to balance those so called computer generated shortfalls go and whose pockets did it end up in? These people, and the possible thousands of others who have been wronged directly and indirectly, need compensation now. Those complicit in this very sordid affair need bringing to justice and made to pay for their continuous lack of compassion and honesty throughout the years of pain they have deliberately and knowingly caused. It cannot and must not happen again!

Apparently the Metropolitan Police is investigating.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67899189

I’d like to think that we all are making a difference. The sudden jump in signatures reached on that petition mentioned up thread is staggering and now comes  that investigation Tinny mentions! 

Updates
10 hours ago- 600,000 signatures reached

1 day ago-300,000 signatures reached

4 days ago-5,000 signatures reached

Did it really take the ITV series to really bring things to the fore to get things moving? Would it have remained under the carpet for most of us without it? 

In my opinion, the answers are ‘yes’ and ‘yes’, Micky.

The petition on 38 Degrees has actually been around for quite a long time, possibly 3 years? So it’s an unequivocal “yes” that the TV drama brought to light to a much greater percentage of people what had actually been going on. I think you possibly had to have someone, or know someone who was affected, or read/ watch the quality press/ news channels to get a decent idea of what had been going on. Same with a lot of these docu-dramas, for many they bring to the fore total travesties of justice that are out there and not being dealt with fairly and urgently. Hillsborough was another instance. 

It was explained during the course of the Drama that suing the Post Office would be a very expensive business and they would have to get people who were willing to invest the money but they would take a a big cut. Quite how it reached over 40 million pounds I have no idea. The justice process is gradually working, albeit too late for some. I think they mentioned that about 100 people had received payments of £300,000 although even that probably doesn't really cover the loss of many. Although this is the cause of the moment there have been other famous cases where feet have been dragged. The Blood Scandal and Hillsborough spring to mind. Many, many years ago when I was a very junior manager my boss gave me the advice when dealing with complaints, especially if justified " When you have to Bow, Bow Low" 

David

It certainly did explain the situation, a legal system which is geared to the wealthy, the privileged and connected. If they have the money and hold sway with the influence, they can determine the direction, it not the result, of the process. As these episodes have shown, the system does not favour the little person, the simple or us ‘commoners’. It should favour no one! Maybe the worm is turning!

Interesting read here, a man of principle!

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/welshman-who-turned-down-obe-28362551