Horizon IT scandal compensation scheme set up for families of victims

The government is providing two options for family members: a fully assessed personal injury claim, or an ‘events-based’ route. Photograph: Neil Hall/EPA

Family members of post office operators affected by the Horizon IT scandal will be able to claim compensation under a new government scheme.

Campaigners have lobbied for compensation in relation to the harm the scandal has caused to the mental health and wellbeing of close relatives, who have not been eligible under the redress schemes being run by the Post Office and the government.