Judge-led public inquiry into the Horizon scandal

Early day motion 593, tabled 10 June 2020 by Lord Beamish (Labour). Signed by 151 members.

That this House recognises the life-changing injustices experienced by subpostmasters throughout the Horizon scandal; notes with the deepest sadness that subpostmasters have served custodial sentences and suffered bankruptcy for offences they did not commit; recognises the role of the Government in prolonging this crisis through not fulfilling their role of shareholder representation on the board of Post Office Limited; expresses concern at the scope and formation of the inquiry currently outlined by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; and strongly urges the Government to institute a judge-led public inquiry into this matter at the earliest opportunity.

Signatures by party: Labour 63, Scottish National Party 48, Liberal Democrat 11, DUP 8, Conservative 7, Labour/Co-operative 4, Independent 3, Plaid Cymru 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Alliance 1, Green 1.