What's happened
Alan Bates, a key figure in the Post Office Horizon scandal, plans to reject the government's compensation offer, which he describes as 'cruel' and 'derisory'.
Why it matters
The rejection of the compensation offer by Alan Bates, a central figure in the Post Office Horizon scandal, highlights ongoing dissatisfaction and potential legal action over the handling of the scandal, which has been described as the most widespread miscarriage of justice in UK history.
What the papers say
The Times and The Guardian report on Alan Bates' rejection of the compensation offer, emphasizing his description of the offer as 'cruel' and 'derisory'. The Mirror and BBC News also cover the story, focusing on Bates' dissatisfaction with the offer and the need for a more expedited and fair compensation process.
How we got here
The Post Office Horizon scandal, involving faulty accounting software that led to the wrongful prosecution of postmasters, has been the subject of a 20-year battle for justice. The government's compensation offer to those affected has been met with criticism and threats of legal action.
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