Police Mull Corporate Manslaughter in Post Office IT Scandal
The National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) has revealed that the ongoing investigation into the Post Office Horizon IT scandal may result in corporate manslaughter charges. The inquiry, which began in 2020 and involves a team of about 100 officers spread across four regional hubs, is currently focused on eight suspects with five interviews under caution completed.Key TakeawaysThe NPCC is considering corporate manslaughter charges alongside perjury and obstructing justice.53 persons of interest are being investigated, most likely to become suspects in the future.A public inquiry led by Sir Wyn Williams has published its first report with a second volume expected next year.The Horizon IT system was introduced in 1999 and led to false discrepancies in branch accounts for which sub-postmasters...