The Northern Ireland government did not request Fujitsu to pursue new contracts, yet the company continued to bid for a £125 million contract during the ongoing investigation into the Horizon scandal. Despite promises to pause bidding until the inquiry's conclusion, Fujitsu was named the preferred bidder in 2023. The Horizon system, which led to wrongful convictions of 736 individuals, remains under scrutiny, with public outrage peaking and a statutory inquiry ongoing to address the miscarriages of justice caused by system flaws.
Fujitsu's promise to abstain from competing for UK government contracts amid the Horizon scandal is contradicted by its continued bidding for a £125 million deal.
The longstanding Horizon scandal, resulting in wrongful convictions of nearly 736 sub-postmasters, highlights the severe implications of the IT system flaws and raises profound justice concerns.
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