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<p>This was one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in our nation’s history, which
is why we set up an independent inquiry to establish culpability and are bringing
forward legislation to make sure those convicted as a result of the Horizon scandal
are swiftly exonerated and compensated.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>It is right
that we do not pre-empt the conclusions of the ongoing, formal inquiry, but once the
full facts are established we will consider all options.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The
Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO), in the Cabinet Office, established in April
2021 to lead the Government’s Digital and Data Function, is the strategic centre for
digital transformation which includes measuring services against digital and technical
standards.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>CDDO is defining best practice patterns
and practices for software delivery to ensure high quality software delivery via the
automation and regular testing of software quality throughout development. Use of
‘oversight technologies’ such as automated testing would follow user technology good
practice, user needs and the risk profile of the system.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>In
addition to the software testing, a core requirement of the development process, the
Service Assessment Model assesses newly created services, checking for evidence that
departments are regularly monitoring and mitigating quality and reliability issues.</p><p>
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