The Fascination with the Post Office Inquiry: A Community Engages with Justice
The public inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal has captivated many individuals, dubbed ‘superfans’, who have closely followed the proceedings online and in person. With over 20 million views on YouTube, the inquiry sheds light on the traumatic fallout from a faulty IT system that wrongfully prosecuted over 900 sub-postmasters. Participants express deep emotional engagement with the stories of those affected, while reflecting on broader issues of justice and trust in institutions. As the inquiry concludes, both hopes and discussions continue about reform and accountability.