Windrush Compensation Scheme Fails Over Half of Claimants Despite Government Promises
Soft in all the wrong places. Take with a strong tea.
Summary
The Windrush compensation scheme has failed victims, with over half of claimants receiving no payment — the highest nil-award rate of any state compensation scheme. Despite promises made in June 2024 by then-Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper to overhaul the system, the Labour government has not followed through nearly two years later. In contrast, 81% of eligible claims to the Post Office Horizon Shortfall Scheme received payment. A June 2025 report by JUSTICE highlighted ongoing failures, and campaigners are calling for the government to honor its commitments and deliver real justice to Windrush survivors.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThe Home Office has refused compensation to more than half of all claimants – the highest nil-award rate of any state compensation scheme reviewed.
In June 2024, then-Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper promised a Labour government would 'overhaul' the scheme entirely if it continued to fail. Almost two years on, promises have not been kept.
81% of eligible claims to the Post Office Horizon Shortfall Scheme received a payment.
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