Post Office campaigner Sir Alan Bates to be honoured by University of Exeter
Hundreds of sub-postmasters were pursued for apparent financial shortfalls which were actually caused by faults in the Horizon accounting software.
A damning report into the scandal has concluded at least 13 people may have taken their own lives after being accused of wrongdoing.
His story was featured in the ITV drama 'Mr Bates vs the Post Office'.
Sir Alan, who previously lived and worked in Exeter, said he feels very honoured.
'I am well aware of the important work the University of Exeter Law School has undertaken to investigate the impact on the mental health of victims and the families of sub-postmasters involved with the Post Office Horizon scandal," he added.
Former Exeter MP Sir Ben Bradshaw and Professor Penny Endersby, Chief Executive of the Met Office will also be recognised for their work.
Prof Enderby said: 'Exeter has a fine reputation as one of the best places in the UK to research and study all aspects of climate, environment and sustainability, with increasingly global standing.'
Also receiving honorary degrees are Andrew Ng, the founder of DeepLearning AI and Christopher Lockyear, Secretary General of Médecins Sans Frontières.
Other political recipients include former leader of the Green Party Caroline Lucas, Baroness Warsi and Sir Sajid Javid.
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