POL00186039
POL00186039
From: Hugh Flemington[/O=MMS/OU=EXCHANGE ADMINISTRATIVE GROUP
(FYDIBOHF23SPDLT)/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=HUGH. FLEMINGTON14106A9A-9886-403D-
BF5B-E08821F432B3]
Sent: Tue 26/03/2013 5:26:02 PM (UTC)
To: Susan CrichtonI
Subject: FW: Horizon issues URGENT
Some useful points
Hugh Flemington I Head of Legal
@ 148 Old Street, LONDON, EC1V 9HQ
@® Post Office stories
eS
® @postofficenews
From: Jarnail A Singh
Sent: 26 March 2013 15:57
To: Hugh Flemington
Subject: FW: Horizon issues URGENT
Hugh
We have spoken. In my view POL should deal with each investigation and prosecution on merit.If and when Horizon
issue is raised by the defence. we assess the merits and take a considered view. Invite the defence to make an
application to the judge to adjourn or stay. we would not oppose the application .This would be Judges decision. This
would absolve POL from any subsequent criticism of delay etc. I also forwards email from Martin Smith of Cartwright
Kings with his Views.
Jarnail Singh I Criminal Lawyer
(Ay 148 Old Street, LONDON, EC1V 9HQ.
@
I Postline#”
@ Post Office stories
POL00186039
POL00186039
®© @postofficenews
From: martin smith [~
Sent: 26 March 2013 15:24
To: Jarnail A Singh
Subject: RE: Horizon issues URGENT
Jarnail,
Thanks for your e-mail.
1. If applications were made to adjourn all existing cases until after the report becomes available,
this would result in a "nightmare" situation. The fact that applications had been made would send
out the wrong message and it would be assumed by many that POL had found and was trying to
resolve a problem with the Horizon system. Whilst it could be made known that no problems had
been found by POL, it is unlikely that defendants would believe such a statement. I would expect
there to be numerous applications for disclosure and extra hearings (and extra cost).
2. Ina significant number of cases, admissions are made in interview and no issues are raised
with regard to the integrity of the Horizon system. POL would be open to criticism if the
prosecution of these cases should be delayed. Similarly there could also be adverse judicial
comment if the prosecutions in cases in which no admissions have been made were delayed.
3. The best approach in my view is to treat each case individually. The prosecution can
commence in the usual way and upon receipt of the Defece Case Statement, any challenge to the
integrity of the Horizon system can be considered. Of course the first time we may get to know of a
"challenge" may be in the DCS. If a "real" issue is raised, the case could be adjourned until after the
report becomes available. The defence could apply for the adj and we would not object. If,
however, the challenge raised in the DCS is flawed, has no basis or foundation, or relevance and is
clearly just an attempt to frustrate the prosecution, the case can continue in the usual way.
Please do not hesitate to call me if you have any questions or wish to discuss any aspects of this
further,
Kind regards,
Martin.
POL00186039
POL00186039
Sent: 26 March 2013 14:18
To: Andy Cash; martin smith
Subject: FW: Horizon issues URGENT
Jarnail Singh I Criminal Lawyer
148 Old Street, LONDON, EC1V 9HQ
Post Office stories
®© @postofficenews
From: Jarnail A Singh
Sent: 26 March 2013 13:31
To: ‘Andy Cash’
Ce: martin smith
Subject: Horizon issues URGENT
Andy
May I have your view on . Why POL cannot simply stay and hold fire in prosecutions where there has been alleged
Horizon issues Yes or no .Can we stay some or is it all or nothing?
Jarnail Singh I Criminal Lawyer
@® 148 Old Street, LONDON, EC1V 9HQ
(=) Post Office stories
® @postofficenews
POL00186039
POL00186039
This email and any attachments are confidential and intended for the addressee only. If you are not the named
recipient, you must not use, disclose, reproduce, copy or distribute the contents of this communication. If you have
received this in error, please contact the sender by reply email and then delete this email from your system. Any views
or opinions expressed within this email are solely those of the sender, unless otherwise specifically stated.
POST OFFICE LIMITED is registered in England and Wales no 2154540. Registered Office: 148 OLD STREET,
LONDON EC1V 9HQ.