In Full: Alan Bates gives evidence at Post Office inquiry

Alan Bates is set to give evidence to the Post Office Horizon IT inquiry for the first time today. The former sub-postmaster, whose fight for justice was the subject of an ITV drama, led 554 others to a High Court victory in 2019 after more than 900 sub-postmasters were wrongfully prosecuted. His appearance marks the first day of the next two phases of the inquiry, which will examine governance, redress and how the Post Office and others responded to the scandal. Read more here: #postoffice #scandal #inquiry Subscribe to The Telegraph with our special offer: just £1 for 3 months. Start your free trial now: Get the latest headlines: and are