External Lawyers Advised Post Office to Withhold Key Document, Inquiry Reveals
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 14:34
Post Office urged to 'suppress' document by external lawyers
Email was sent suggesting postal company should withhold disclosing investigation guidelines.
Key Points:
- Rodric Williams, a senior in-house lawyer at the Post Office, testified at the inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal.
- External lawyers advised the Post Office to delay disclosing a vital document to defend against a legal challenge.
- Efforts to hinder operators' legal action raised concerns regarding transparency and fairness.
The controversy highlights the challenging legal landscape companies face when balancing defense strategies and ethical obligations.
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