Criminal The Post Office
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Nov 21, 2025 Scott Darlington, a former sub-postmaster, shares his harrowing journey of being wrongfully accused of theft due to flaws in the Horizon IT system. He recounts the moment he discovered discrepancies and the overwhelming self-doubt that followed. Joining him is Nick Wallis, an investigative journalist, who discusses the broader implications of this scandal, including the role of technology and the Post Office's resistance to admitting fault. Both highlight the devastating impact on sub-postmasters and the slow fight for justice.
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Courtroom Shock And Coerced Plea
- Scott Darlington was handcuffed and placed in a bulletproof dock at Chester Crown Court while his case was discussed.
- His barrister told him to plead guilty because otherwise he might go to prison.
Taking Over An Upmarket Village Branch
- Scott bought Alderley Edge post office after lengthy vetting and training and ran it alongside a retail shop.
- He employed three staff and refurbished the branch to suit the upscale village.
Legacy Tech Powering Critical Operations
- Horizon ran on outdated software like Windows NT and was clunky despite being the largest IT system in Europe.
- The system looked old-fashioned yet was relied upon for critical financial operations.
