Post Office Scandal Campaigners Awarded OBEs

Former sub-postmasters involved in the Post Office Horizon scandal, including Lee Castleton, Seema Misra, Chris Head, and Jo Hamilton, have been awarded OBEs for their advocacy for justice. The group was recognized in the King's New Year Honours List 2025, following Sir Alan Bates's knighthood earlier in the year. They highlighted the significance of the honour as an acknowledgment of the widespread injustice they faced, with Seema Misra noting it empowers their ongoing fight. Their plight gained national attention following an ITV drama that depicted the scandal, which has been labeled the most extensive miscarriage of justice in UK history. Many victims, including Castleton, who faced bankruptcy and wrongful accusations, continue to seek compensation and accountability from the Post Office. The campaigners remain determined to pursue justice despite the prolonged legal battles they have faced.