Ex-Post Office Lawyer Denies ‘Covering Up’ Knowledge of IT Problems

Friday, 3 May 2024, 14:34

Former Post Office lawyer, Jarnail Singh, denies allegations of covering up IT issues with the Horizon system. Singh faced questions at a public inquiry regarding the wrongful prosecution of post office operators linked to financial shortfalls. The IT bugs in the Horizon system were revealed after a critical email was brought to light during the inquiry proceedings.

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Former Post Office Lawyer Denies 'Covering Up' Knowledge of IT Problems

A former Post Office lawyer, Jarnail Singh, faced accusations of concealing issues related to the Horizon IT system despite an email highlighting bugs in the system. During the public inquiry, it was revealed that the existence of IT problems was not disclosed during the trial of an affected post office operator.

Key Points:

Jarnail Singh, the former head of criminal law at the Post Office, refuted claims of a cover-up.
An email pointing out IT bugs in the Horizon system was not shared during the criminal trial of a post office worker.
Financial discrepancies were linked to IT issues within the Post Office’s Horizon computer system.

The inquiry sheds light on potential mishandling of IT problems within the Post Office, impacting the legal proceedings of prosecuted individuals.

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