SNP MSP Stuart McMillan has encouraged any potential victims of the Post Office Horizon scandal in Inverclyde to come forward to ensure that they can get the justice, support and compensation they deserve.
The call comes as a group has been launched to provide support for Scottish victims of the scandal which has been described as the most widespread miscarriage of justice in modern times.
At an event at the Scottish Parliament hosted by SNP MSP Kenneth Gibson, the Scottish Postmasters for Justice and Redress Group was launched.
The group was formed by former sub-postmaster Rab Thomson, who was wrongly convicted of embezzlement, along with former postmaster Calum Greenhow, and former MP Marion Fellows, who has campaigned tirelessly for justice for Scottish Postmasters.
Speaking at Holyrood, Mr Thomson said that he hoped the group would allow those pursuing compensation to access legal help and offer medical support for those who have developed mental health issues.
Commenting, Stuart said:
“Postmasters across Scotland suffered from one of the biggest miscarriages of our times with lives ruined, in no small part due to years of inaction from Westminster governments.
“I am pleased that legislation the SNP Scottish Government put in place last year has resulted in 61 people having their convictions identified as quashed and therefore access to redress from the UK Government as a result.
“Redress is the responsibility of the UK Government, and I am keen that everyone who is entitled to it can access it. This group will help victims navigate through what has been and remains a traumatic experience.
“I would encourage anyone in Inverclyde who believes that they were a victim of the scandal to come forward and contact the Scottish Postmasters for Justice and Redress Group.
“There is no time limit under the legislation and the Scottish Government will always look into any cases where people give their name as a possible miscarriage of justice case”.
