Discover the true story behind the Horizon scandal and the heartbreaking real-life events depicted in the hit ITV drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office.
The ITV dramatisation of the Horizon scandal, pitting Mr Bates against the Post Office, has captivated audiences with its portrayal of the shocking miscarriage of justice. Hundreds of subpostmasters and subpostmistresses faced immense challenges, as revealed in our research identifying the barriers that prevented them from speaking out for so long. The heart-wrenching reality behind the drama sheds light on the wrongful accusations of theft and false charges that plagued numerous individuals. Lindsey German's recommendation of the series highlights the gravity of the Horizon scandal, showcasing one of the most significant modern miscarriages of justice.
Viewers of Mr Bates vs The Post Office demand justice for the real-life victims of the Post Office scandal, drawing attention to the prevalent miscarriage of justice highlighted by the ITV drama. Bolton actress Amy Nutall's call for watching the show underscores the importance of raising awareness about the 1999 postmaster scandal depicted in the series. The valuable insights portrayed in the dramatization shed light on the unbelievable events of the Horizon scandal, giving a voice to the victims who deserve to have their stories told.
In a surprising turn of events, a postmaster from West Linton warns that boycotting the Post Office post the drama's release could have detrimental effects on postmasters. This caution comes amidst the public outcry and outrage generated by the portrayal of the Horizon scandal. Additionally, James Hartley, the extraordinary lawyer from Freeths, played a crucial role in winning legal battles related to the scandal, marking a significant milestone in the fight for justice for those affected by the Post Office's actions.
The ITV dramatisation of the Horizon scandal which saw hundreds of former subpostmasters and subpostmistresses pursued by the Post Office concludes on ...
Our research has identified four main barriers that stopped hundreds of sub-postmasters speaking out for so long.
ITV drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office is based on a heartbreaking series of events which saw hundreds of people wrongly accused of theft and false ...
Lindsey German recommends the dramatisation of one of the great modern miscarriages of justice It's not often that a prime-time ITV series makes you gasp ...
The ITV drama recounted the events of the Post Office scandal, bringing the miscarriage of justice to the forefront of the public's minds.
Bolton actress Amy Nutall is encouraging people to watch ITV's latest drama based on the postmaster scandal of 1999.
Victims of the Horizon scandal deserve to have their stories told: this television drama at last does them (some) justice.
The Horizon scandal, which has been described as the most widespread miscarriage of justice in UK history, saw more than 700 Post Office branch managers handed ...
A WEST Linton postmaster has said a potential boycott of the Post Office after an ITV drama left viewers outraged, could cause more harm to postmasters' ...
James Hartley, Partner and National Head of Dispute Resolution at national law firm Freeths, is the extraordinary lawyer who, along with his team, won two ...