Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Act 2024

Key Points

• Creates offences linked to the Horizon system and Post Office operations.
• Applies to Post Office staff and others involved in Horizon-related activities.
• Establishes criminal penalties and enforcement provisions.
• Represents the conclusion of Parliament’s scrutiny of Horizon-related issues with Royal Assent.
• Originated in the House of Commons and passed through Parliament before becoming law.

Progress

The bill has completed its passage and received Royal Assent, becoming law.

Voting

A related division shown in the provided record shows the No side (notably Conservative MPs) prevailing in that vote, with a small number of MPs from DUP and SNP voting in favour. Other parties either did not vote or were recorded as mixed. Overall, the party positions indicate opposition from the governing side and limited cross-party support in that instance.