‘I cried and cried’: Post Office scandal victim left disabled by stress offered 15% of claim

Janet Skinner, a victim ensnared in the extensive Post Office Horizon scandal, has recently shared her traumatic experience, detailing how the immense stress led to severe health repercussions. Following her concluding court hearing related to the widespread injustice, Ms. Skinner suffered a significant neurological collapse that left her temporarily paralysed. This severe health crisis is directly attributed to the prolonged and intense pressure she endured throughout the legal proceedings. Despite the profound and disabling impact the scandal has had on her life and well-being, reports indicate that Ms. Skinner has been offered a mere 15 percent of the compensation she is seeking for her suffering and losses. Her emotional anguish was clearly articulated through her statement, “I cried and cried,” reflecting the deep personal toll and ongoing distress from the ordeal.