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Updated paperback edition with two new chapters on developments during 2022

"An extraordinary journalistic exposé of a huge miscarriage of justice.” - Ian Hislop, Editor, Private Eye

“The definitive account of the scandal - from the journalist who pursued every twist and turn.” - Mishal Husain, Broadcaster

“Beautifully written. Full of heart rending detail, clarity and insight.” - Patrick Spence, Creative Director, ITV Studios

“I urge you to read it.” - Rev Richard Coles, Presenter

“Nick’s narrative has the power of a great thriller as he lays bare the lies and deceit that has ruined so many lives.” - Dame Joan Bakewell, Journalist

“One of the books of the century.” - Lord Arbuthnot

In April 2021, the Court of Appeal quashed the convictions of 39 former Subpostmasters and ruled their prosecutions were an affront to the public conscience. They were just a few of the hundreds who had been prosecuted by the Post Office using IT evidence from an unreliable computer system called Horizon. When the Post Office became aware that Horizon didn’t work properly, it covered it up.

The Great Post Office Scandal is the story of how these innocent people had their lives ruined by a once-loved national institution and how, against overwhelming odds, they fought back to clear their names. Gripping, heart-breaking and enlightening, The Great Post Office Scandal should be read by everyone who wants to understand how this massive miscarriage of justice was allowed to happen.