Seek court directions for GLO compensation in bankruptcy cases
DBT shall take such steps as are necessary within 28 days of the publication of this report to seek appropriate directions under section 306 of the Insolvency Act 1986 in respect of the dispute between Moore UK and the Department regarding the payment of GLO compensation to claimants who have been declared bankrupt.
- DBT successfully applied to court for the required direction, enabling GLO scheme claimants to participate in the compensation scheme (Horizon Compensation Advisory Board, January 2026).
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Response
Accepted
Response
AcceptedDepartment for Business and Trade accepts this recommendation. The Department instructed counsel to submit a court application and made an expedited request. One postmaster will be named as an interested party in the proceedings to ensure affected individuals are represented.
Progress Timeline
Verification: Interim report recommendations largely implemented through Post Office (Horizon System) Compensation Act 2024 and scheme operational changes. HSS closing date set as 31 January 2026. Sir Gary Hickinbottom appointed to oversee scheme fairness.
Government response: Accepted. Department for Business and Trade accepts this recommendation. The Department instructed counsel to submit a court application and made an expedited request. One postmaster will be named as an interes...
Published Evidence
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DBT successfully applied to court for the direction required under this recommendation, enabling GLO scheme claimants to participate in the scheme. The application was made promptly following publication of the First Interim Report.