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Why did Angela van den Bogerd Leave the Post Office? She explains her reasons to Jason Beer KC at the Post Office Inquiry citing personal disillusionment rather than professional experiences linked with the loss of multiple cases immediately prior to her departing the Post Office - most prominently the 2019 Bates and others GLO case as well as the criticism levelled at her by a high court judge.

Post Office Executive Angela van den Bogerd opens her testimony to the Post Office Inquiry by offering a short apology to subpostmasters for their wrongful convictions before making 8 corrections to her witness statements to the Inquiry prior to questioning from Jason Beer KC.

Angela van den Bogerd Outlines her Extensive Post Office Experience to Jason Beer KC as she begins her testimony at the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry. Angela van den Bogerd started as a Counter Assistant in 1985 before steadily rising the ranks to various executive level positions at the Post Office before being made redundant shortly after the 2019 Bates and others GLO case win.

Post Office Lawyer and Head of Legal Rodric Williams explains his pointed response to Nick Wallis' questions about subpostmasters use of Horizon in what Jason Beer KC characterises as a 'like it or lump it' approach to the use of the Fujitsu Horizon system. He says that he doesn't feel the characterisation is fair but stands by the assertion that subpostmasters had a choice to leave the Post Office if they didn't want to use the Horizon system and there was no obligation on the Post Office to 'research' Horizon.

Post Office General Counsel Apologises to Subpostmasters for the terrible ordeal they have been put through due to the flawed Horizon system and the Post Office Scandal as he makes a statement at the Post Office Inquiry prior to answering questions from Counsel to the Inquiry. In contrast to other witnesses at the Inquiry who have struggled to make an apology, he indicates that he wants to make this upfront prior to answering questions and hopes his testimony can help deliver answers that the subpostmasters want.

Post Office Lawyer and Head of Legal Rodric Williams tells Jason Beer KC at the Post Office Inquiry that he was the 'point man' in the legal team for the communications team dealing with media requests. He explains that whilst he was fully supportive of the Post Office's media strategy, no one had actually ever communicated what that strategy was despite his pivotal role in delivering it.

Post Office Lawyer and Head of Legal Rodric Williams explains to Jason Beer KC at the Post Office Inquiry why he thought journalist Nick Wallis' questions were 'ridiculous' when he enquired about support for the Fujitsu Horizon system among subpostmasters prior to broadcasting a piece about the unfolding Post Office Scandal on the BBC. He also asks Jason Beer KC if he can define the word strategy despite using it himself in his witness statement to the Post Office Inquiry.

Post Office Lawyer and now Head of Legal Rodric Williams tells Jason Beer KC at the Post Office Inquiry that he was aware of the prosecutions and suspensions of the subpostmasters implicated in the Post Office Scandal. Concerns around the integrity of the Fujitsu Horizon system do not appear to be having a significant effect on the Post Office years after concerns were first raised. He also discusses his working relationship with Head of Criminal Law Jarnail Singh and his attitude towards subpostmasters.

Post Office Lawyer and Head of Legal Rodric Williams struggles to express his sorrow as Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word as he is asked questions by Jason Beer KC at the Post Office Inquiry. In his witness statement he expresses regret surrounding the events of the Post Office Scandal but doesn't identify any individuals or organisations as having responsibility for it.

Post Office Lawyer and now Head of Legal Rodric Williams tells Jason Beer KC how he distills and synthesises legal advice for the Post Office as he is questioned about his roles at the Post Office Inquiry. He goes on to say that he does summarise legal advice that he is given whilst also sometimes offering his own legal advice in his role at the Post Office.

Post Office Head of Legal Rodric Williams starts his testimony to the Post Office Inquiry by making some corrections to the witness statement that he has submitted. He is asked about these by Jason Beer KC and they seem to be limited to some slight changes or words and clarifications around intention within points addressed in his statement.

Post Office Security Manager Graham Ward admits to the Post Office Inquiry that 'evidence not always gathered' to support the Post Office prosecution of subpostmasters, including essential ARQ (Audit Record Query) data that could identify who is alleged to have committed the crime. Earlier assertions that it would always be gathered in an Audit shortfall case seem to fall apart under continued questioning from Jason Beer KC at the Post Office Inquiry. Graham Ward's testimony that Horizon balances could establish a shortfall and that ARQ data from Fujitsu could establish who has caused it seems to leave any Audit case without the requisite ARQ data dead in the water... #PostOfficeInquiry #PostOfficeScandal #PostOffice #GrahamWard

Post Office Investigator Suzanne Winter states that the forensic accounting report commissioned by an subpostmaster accused of stealing had NO impact on us - either as an investigation team or at a wider Post Office level. Given that the report highlights serious issues regarding the evidence that their client was the perpetrator or indeed that a crime had even been committed as well as flagging data retention concerns, due to the amount of missing data, and concerns about the stability of the Horizon system the testimony we analyse here suggests that whilst it was shared within the Post Office there was no further action or impact on the way to Post Office was operating investigations or more widely as an organisation. #PostOfficeInquiry #PostOfficeScandal #PostOffice

Damning conclusions delivered on the Post Office case by Forensic Accountants retained by an accused subpostmaster in 2004 detail missing transaction data as a substantial impediment to identifying a perpetrator, a victim or even that a crime has taken place. The shocking conclusions could still be made from the evidence available and, whilst they do caveat that without the data it is impossible to come to a definitive conclusion, it is clear the direction of travel points towards no case to answer. So why did this Post Office prosecution case go to trial in the first place? '#PostOfficeInquiry #PostOfficeScandal #PostOffice

Raymond Grant, former Post Office Investigator tells the inquiry he REFUSES to accept a subpostmasters OVERTURNED Conviction and still regards him as guilty of the embezzlement charge that he brought against him as a principle investigator in the Paible Post Office prosecution case - one of many private prosecutions launched by the Post Office during the Post Office Scandal. Whilst trying to evade the question, he finally shares his view that the conviction should have not been overturned and he still regards William Quarm as guilty. William Quarm died at the age of 69 in 2012. #PostOfficeInquiry #PostOfficeScandal #PostOffice #PaiblePostOffice

Post Office Investigator Stephen Bradshaw testifies to the Post Office Inquiry and is shown evidence of an arguably aggressive interview style undertaken by himself and another Post Office Investigator who appear to be badgering the beleaguered subpostmaster during her interview under caution in relation to money alleged stolen from her Post Office relating to overstated pension vouchers found during an audit by the Department for Work and Pensions. Lisa Brennan denies the allegations but Stephen Bradshaw tells her they know she's done it, they just want to know why... #PostOfficeInquiry #PostOfficeScandal #PostOffice #PostOfficeInvestigator #PostOfficeInvestigation #StephenBradshaw #LisaBrennan

Peter Sewell a former Project Manager in a Post Office Department at #Fujitsu branded innocent subpostmaster Lee Castleton a 'nasty chap' in an email egging on a colleague about to give evidence in his 2006 court case - POL v Castleton. Peter Sewell spoke to the inquiry today and we listen to his response along with the accompanying articles including #subpostmaster Lee Castleton's response and some analysis of the evidence given to the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry today. Clearly something was very wrong at Fujitsu... #PostOfficeScandal #HorizonScandal #PostOfficeInquiry

We've seen through the drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office, countless #subpostmasters reports, evidence to the Post Office Inquiry and the testimony of a subpostmaster on this channel that the 'doubling' of #Horizon shortfalls was a major issue encountered by subpostmasters for decades. What we didn't know is #Fujitsu Horizon shortfalls were happening AND reported as early as June 1999! This was essentially from the start of Horizon being rolled out to post offices. Yet, evidence such as this was used to convict subpostmasters of theft and false accounting UNTIL 2017! We provide an overview of the evidence, the process that should have been followed and a plain English explanation of what the evidence shows. #PostOfficeScandal #HorizonShortfalls #mrbatesvsthepostoffice

Post Office Conviction against subpostmaster Lisa Brennan was described by a judge on appeal as an 'Affront to Justice' after she had the 27 counts of theft totalling approximately £3,500 quashed. Post Office Investigator Stephen Bradshaw gives evidence to the Post Office Inquiry about the case and describes his involvement. Horizon evidence was described as essential in getting an conviction and it is highlighted that there was no corroborating evidence nor any evidence of appropriation by the accused subpostmaster. #PostOfficeInquiry #PostOfficeScandal #PostOffice #PostOfficeInvestigator #PostOfficeInvestigation #StephenBradshaw #LisaBrennan

Fujitsu Europe boss Paul Patterson confirms, to the best of his knowledge, that 'we knew about Horizon bugs' and goes on to say that they likely knew this prior to 2010! Explosive testimony today in from of a Select Committee of British MPs from the Department for Business and Trade as he initially tries to evade, before admitting, that knowledge of the bugs within #Fujitsu #Horizon was likely known prior to 2010 - more than 14 years ago! Why has this not been said before? We need to Hold Fujitsu to account for Post Office scandal and the role that they have played within it. #SelectCommittee #PostOfficeScandal #HorizonScandal

Fujitsu Europe Boss ADMITS Horizon bugs and apologises to victims in explosive testimony today in front of British MP's during a Parliament Select Committee of the Department for Business and Trade. Now a second senior figure in #Fujitsu has apologised for the appalling miscarriage of justice suffered by #subpostmasters as a part of the #PostOfficeScandal caused by the faulty #Horizon software. Listen to his own words and our analysis as we break down the latest revelations and show that #PeoplePower is working to Hold Fujitsu to account for Post Office scandal. Keep signing, sharing and subscribing to ensure that they are held accountable!

In what must be the most surreal testimony of recent days at the Post Office Inquiry, former Post Office Investigator Raymond Grant tells the inquiry he's been TOO BUSY for the Post Office Inquiry and the witness statements and has only produced one and appeared under LEGAL threat! A tale of woe follows that will leave many, not least affected subpostmasters, distinctly unimpressed I think. We analyse his surreal testimony including bizarre references to walking his dog. He makes it clear to Jason Beer KC, Lead Counsel to the Inquiry that this is NOT his priority! #PostOfficeInquiry #PostOffice #RaymondGrant #PostOfficeScandal

We dive into Robert Daily's training as a Post Office investigator to see were Post Office Investigators TRAINED for their Jobs? Did they have the requisite skills, knowledge and experience to perform their investigatory roles to ensure that they complied with both legal and Post Office requirements in particular related to disclosures - which has been contested by subpostmasters - not to have happened, or not to have happened properly, in their cases. We analyse the evidence and responses of Robert Daily as well as the documentary evidence provided in his witness statements. #PostOfficeInquiry #PostOfficeScandal #HorizonScandal #RobertDaily #PostOffice

How the Post Office Decided to PROSECUTE Subpostmasters. We look at evidence to the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry today that details the process that the Post Office and its investigators, including Robert Daily, followed in deciding whether to bring a case against a subpostmaster or not. A seemingly robust process, changing through many hands, with an opportunity at each stage for it to be referred for further evidence or have no further action brought. So how did this process go so badly wrong for so many innocent subpostmasters that were prosecuted? #PostOfficeInquiry #PostOfficeScandal #PostOffice #PostOfficeProsecutions