The Horizon scandal has left an indelible mark on the UK, shattering thousands of lives and standing as one of the gravest miscarriages of justice in modern British history. It is a stark reminder of how institutional failures can devastate not just individuals, but entire communities. However, amidst this tragedy lies a powerful opportunity—not merely for financial compensation, but for genuine reconciliation and healing.
The Independent Review of the Criminal Courts – Part I, chaired by the Rt Hon. Sir Brian Leveson, has arrived at a time of unprecedented pressure on the justice system. With more than 75,000 outstanding Crown Court cases and delays stretching over years, the human cost—to victims, defendants, families, and communities—has become unsustainable. As the report rightly observes: justice delayed on this scale is, in effect, justice denied.
