A report on the Post Office Horizon IT scandal reveals the devastating impact on sub-postmasters wrongly accused of theft. Over 13 individuals may have died by suicide due to the scandal, with many more experiencing severe mental health issues. The inquiry found the Post Office and Fujitsu knew of the system's inaccuracies yet maintained the data was reliable. The report criticizes the Post Office's adversarial approach to compensation and recommends establishing a mechanism for redress and providing free legal advice to claimants.

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