If you live in the UK, you do not need to pay tax on any payments from the scheme, and they will not affect any benefits you receive.
Quick facts
- Fixed sum
- £600,000
- First payment
- £200,000
- Final payment
- £400,000
- Tax
- None, if you live in the UK
- Benefits
- Not affected
What you can get
You could choose to accept a fixed total sum of £600,000. This will be made up of a preliminary payment of £200,000, then a second and final payment of £400,000.
If you’ve already received a preliminary payment or a payment for the same loss from a different scheme, there may be deductions made from this fixed total sum.
You may get a different amount if you choose to have a detailed assessment of your case.
Who can register
You’re eligible for the HCRS if you’ve had a conviction quashed (which means it has been overturned) by a court ruling or legislation.
You can still register if you’ve had your conviction quashed, but do not have a letter.
If you were not convicted
You may be eligible for the Group Litigation Order (GLO) compensation scheme or the Horizon Shortfall Scheme if you lost money because of the Horizon IT system.
Other wrongful convictions
For other quashed convictions, see miscarriage of justice compensation.
Common questions
How much is the Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme?
You can choose a fixed total of £600,000: £200,000 first, then £400,000.
Is it taxed?
Not if you live in the UK, and it will not affect your benefits.
Who can register?
Anyone whose Horizon-related conviction has been quashed by a court ruling or by legislation.
What if I lost money but was not convicted?
You may be eligible for the GLO scheme or the Horizon Shortfall Scheme.