The redress scheme for people with overturned convictions is no longer open for applications through Post Office. If you have an overturned Horizon-related conviction, you can apply to the Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme through the Department for Business and Trade.
Applying for redress if you have an overturned conviction
The redress scheme for people with overturned convictions is no longer open for applications through Post Office. If you have an overturned Horizon-related conviction, you can apply to the Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme through the Department for Business and Trade. For more information and to register for the Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme (HCRS), please see here.
This scheme is administered by the Department for Business and Trade. All questions about the HCRS should be directed to horizonconvictionsredress@businessandtrade.gov.uk.
Context
Before 3 June 2025, there were two schemes for people with overturned convictions. From 3 June 2025, anyone who has an overturned conviction should apply for redress through the HCRS, which is administered by the Department for Business and Trade.
If you had an open claim with Post Office through overturned convictions arrangements before 3 June, you should have been contacted directly. Your claim will be automatically moved to the Department for Business and Trade. The processing of your claim will not be impacted.
Data reporting
Please see the Department for Business and Trade’s website for the latest data on the Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme.