Post Office Computer system errors
Discussion
Saw this on the news last night.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-23235109
Having worked with a number of bespoke financial computer systems, it is only too common they do not work straight away.
So I am staggered that people have gone to prison because of a software error. Even more amazing if that some pleaded guilty.
Surely if you knew you were innocent you would plead so to the very end.
It'll be interesting to know how much compensation is paid out, and by whom? HMG, Post office or software company?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-23235109
Having worked with a number of bespoke financial computer systems, it is only too common they do not work straight away.
So I am staggered that people have gone to prison because of a software error. Even more amazing if that some pleaded guilty.
Surely if you knew you were innocent you would plead so to the very end.
It'll be interesting to know how much compensation is paid out, and by whom? HMG, Post office or software company?
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