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We're looking now at a Deloitte briefing on its 2014 report that was distributed to members of the Post Office board. Moving on with the evidence, a fresh Post Office-headed document is shown to the Inquiry detailing out the initial complaint review and mediation scheme.
The briefing lists some of the report's key findings into the Horizon IT system, but not all. It is dated 9 April 2014.
Aujard says on reflection it was "far too abridged" and that the full range of issues could have been "brought out more clearly". Counsel to the inquiry Sam Stevens goes through the document which shows it recommended "the scheme is closed down as quickly as possible, the working group is disbanded and Second Sight's role is terminated".
He adds that there was "pressure to get something out quickly" to the board, from Paula Vennells "in particular". He also picks out a bullet point which shows a "con" would be that Option 3 could lead to "accusations of a Post Office whitewash".
Stevens asks if the termination lacked fairness and transparency, Aujard admits it "does lack a public perception of fairness".
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