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We are concerned by emerging evidence that bugs in pre-Horizon IT systems, and/or failures of...

Conclusion
We are concerned by emerging evidence that bugs in pre-Horizon IT systems, and/or failures of disclosure and investigation in these cases, may have contributed to unsafe convictions. Although the number of confirmed Capture-related cases is currently small, incomplete records mean the true figure may be higher. It is worrying that this may represent the tip of another iceberg. (Conclusion, Paragraph 77)
Addressee Bodies
Department for Business and Trade
Timeline
Recommendation age 0.2 yrs
Report published 13 Mar 2026