FUJ00152641 - Noel Thomas Case Study: Email chain from Diane Matthews to Thomas Penny. Re: Gaerwen

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Thomas Penny

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24 October 2006
Thomas Penny
Re: Gaerwen

Hi Penny,

Mr Thomas is due to be sentenced on November 6th. It was originally due last Friday
but the defence asked for a postponement.

Thank you for your help and assistance with this. I will put my coffee stained discs
to one side!!!

I will let you know the outcome
Diane

Investigation Manager
Post Office Ltd

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35 Broadway, Salford Quays,
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Subject: Gaerwen

24/10/2006 09:05

Hi Diane
Hope all is well with you.

Thanks for your note on Gaerwen - quite a relief not to have to travel to the back of
beyond!

Just wondering whether the defendant had been sentenced yet - if so could you tell me
his award?

Kind regards
Penny

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Lovelace Road

Bracknell

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16" October 2006

REGINA V HUGHIE NOEL THOMAS

Dear Ms Thomas,

I am writing to update you in the case against Mr Thomas, ex Subpostmaster of
Gaerwen Post Office, for which you provided a witness statement.

Mr Thomas has now pleaded guilty to charges and is due to be sentenced later this
week. Therefore there a trial will not be necessary and you will not be required to
give evidence.

{ would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your involvement. I
_.understand,the timing ofthese matters with.changes.occurring. at very.short.notice .
is not ideal and appreciate your patience and flexibility. ~

Thank you for your assistance in this matter.

Diane Matthews
Investigation Manager
Post Office Ltd

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Thomas Penny

From: Pinder Brian

Sent: 16 October 2006 15:24

To: Jenkins Gareth GI; Dunks Andy; Thomas Penny
Ce: Elliott Naomi; Sewell Peter (FEL01); Lowther Neneh

Subject: Court Case - Gaerwen
Importance: High

Penny, Gareth and Andy

Dianne Matthews has just informed me that you are all no longer required to attend court as the suspect has
pleaded guilty to a lesser charge.
She has sent individual letters of conformation to you, but would particularly like to thank you for the work you

have undertaken with regard to your statements, your personal flexibility and your patience, in this difficult
case.

I would also like to thank you all for this effort which hopefully will reflect into any future/pending cases which
may come to light.

Kind Regards

Brian

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Pinder Brian
7 11 September 2006 11:50
To: Jenkins Gareth Gl; Thomas Penny; Dunks Andy
Subject: FW: Gaerwen

All
(Not to be passed on)
Spoke to Dianne and the latest (last Friday) is that Mr thomas has now asked for a lesser charge to be considered
which he 'might' plead guilty to???
_ This has come about since his own IT Expert has had a look at the evidence tt

Dianne states that it will be conditional upon his conformation that Horizon. ‘in no way’ playéd a part in this loss, so we
wait and see, meanwhile Dianne is hoping to come back to us by end of week on who is required and the details.

She has my number and has stated she will call me as soon as she knows something.

Regds Brian

From: Jenkins Gareth GI

Sent: 11 September 2006 11:33
To: diane.matthews

Ce: Pinder Brian

Subject: RE: Gaerwen

Diane,

Sorry to keep pestering you, but I'd appreciate an update on where we are with this
(at least by Friday 15th when I go on leave)

specifically,

* Should I be planning to travel to Caernarfon on Sunday 24th?
e Do-I need to make Hotel Bookings (if so where / how long)
e What exactly are the arrangements? (Address with Postcode, time. etc.)

As I said before, I'm happy to pick up details of late changes (or a cancellation) on
the morning of Sunday 24th and adjust any arrangements as necessary. I'd prefer to
have a definite positive / negative confirmation at that time either by email or
phone. Who should I contact? Is it you?

Regards
Gareth

Gareth Jenkins
Distinguished Engineer
Applications Architect
Post Office Account

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From: diane.matthews'
Sent: 15 August 20061
To: Jenkins Gareth GI
Subject: RE: Gaerwen

Hi Gareth,
Thanks for the update.

To date Sept 25th is still going ahead. I am waiting for an update then i
will send out the details.

Will be in touch hopefully by the end of next week
Thanks again
Diane

Investigation Manager
Post Office Ltd

Capstan House
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To:

cc: "Pinder Brian"

<Brian. Pinder
. — Subject: RE: Gaerwen
14/08/2006 11:34

Diane,

I thought I'd keep you updated:

I'm prepared to travel up to Caernarfon on Sunday 24th, but will clearly
need final confirmation as to whether it is still "on" that Sunday. I
can check emails on the Sunday, or will pick up voicemails on my mobile.
I'll also need guidance as to whether or not to make hotel bookings in
Caernarfon before I go on my holiday.

Regards
Gareth

Gareth Jenkins
Distinguished Engineer
Applications Architect
Post Office Account

FUJITSU
Lovelace Road, Bracknell,
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To: Jenkins Gareth GI
Subject: RE: Gaerwen

Hi Gareth,

Anyway, we are still hopeful that it will be resolved prior to the trial
but we have to plan it as if it will go ahead.

All witness's will have to be present on the 1st day unless the defence
has

agreed there statement and dont wish to ask any questions about that
evidence. It is pretty much as you see on the TV really but remember
that

you will have sight of your statement prior to taking the stand and can
only be asked questions specifically about your statement.

A lot can happen between now and Sept 25th as Mr Thomas defence are
still
asking a lot of questions so we will wait with anticipation.

I will keep you informed and many thanks for your flexibility, it is
very
much appreciated

Diane

Investigation Manager
Post Office Ltd
Capstan House...35..B: Salford, M50 2YY
Landline GRO

Mobile

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Subject: RE: Gaerwen

12/07/2006 07:50
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Diane,

I understand also that the trial is in Caernarfon. Do you have any idea
as

to how much time will be involved and what exactly is required? I've
never

been to court in any capacity and my knowledge of such things is based
on

films and TV (which I'm sure are inaccurate!)

Regards
Gareth

Gareth Jenkins
Distinguished Engineer

Applications Architect
Post Office Account

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From: diane.matthews:

Sent? IT July 200612
To: Jenkins Gareth GI
Subject: RE: Gaerwen

Thanks for that Gareth.

Please could you let me know if you have now booked leave for week
beginning 25th Sept as i will have to get the criminal law team to go
back
,to court for another date
Thanks
Diane

Investigation Manager
Post Office Ltd
Capstan House,.35 Broadway, Salford Quays, Salford, M50 2YY
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Jenkins Gareth GI

diane.matthews,

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11/07/2006 09:54

Hi Diane,

Sorry, but I am planning to go on holiday the last two weeks of
September
(as I warned ‘you before).

Regards
Gareth

Gareth Jenkins
Distinguished Engineer
Applications Architect
Post Office Account

FUJITSU
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Sent: ii Guiy 2006 08:48
To: Jenkins Gareth GI
Subject: RE: Gaerwen

Hi Gareth,

Just to let you know the trial date for Gaerwen has been set for Sept
25th

for 1 week.

Please can you. confirm your attendance

Thanks

Diane

Investigation Manager
Post Office Ltd

Capstan House,
Landlin
Mobile [ GRO} Mobex }

35 Broadway, Salford Quays, Salford, M50 2YY

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From: Thomas Penny
Sent: 16 May 2006 09:24
To: ‘diane.matthews.
Subject: RE: Gaerwen

Attachments: WSPD May 06.doc

WSPD May 06.doc
(115 KB)
Hi Diane

I attach my latest Side B for you, and will advise you if further commitments arise.
Please be kind enough to advise court’ date and requirements as soon as you can:

Kind regards
‘Penny

--Original Message-
From: diane.matthews@
Sent: 16 May 2006 09:15
To: Thomas Penny
Subject: Re: Gaerwen

Hi Penny,

Please can you forward me any annual leave dates you have booked in the next few
months. I will be finalising the witness availability list in the next week for the
court date to be arranged

Thanks

Diane

Investigation Manager
Post Office Ltd

Capstan House
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C/O Fujitsu Services
Lovelace Road
Bracknell

Berks

RG12 8SN

www.postoffice.co.uk

16" August 2006

REGINA V HUGHIE NOEL THOMAS

Dear Ms Thomas,

lam writing to update you on the forthcoming trial of Mr Thomas, ex
Subpostmaster of Gaerwen Post Office, for which you provided a witness statement.

The date has been set for the trial to take place at Caernarfon Crown Court starting
on Monday 25" September 2006 and expected to last 5 days.

It has yet to be decided which witness's would be required to attend and if so, on
which dates.

I will contact you as soon as I have more information, in the meantime I have
enclosed an information sheet, which may answer some questions you may have.
Details on claiming hotels and expenses will be forwarded as soon as I know who is
required to attend.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any concerns that you wish to discuss.

Thank you for your assistance inthis matter.

Diane Matthews
Investigation Manager
Post Office Ltd

35 Broadway, Salford Quays, Manchester, M5 2YY

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