Post Office campaigner Sir Alan Bates has received a knighthood for his services to justice at Windsor Castle.Sir Alan, who founded the Justice for Subpostmasters Alliance, is one of more than 550 claimants who have brought legal action against the Post Office.Sir Alan was portrayed by actor Toby Jones in the ITV drama Mr Bates Vs The Post Office, with the four-part mini-series helping to renew attention on the scandal.

Post Office campaigner Sir Alan Bates has received a knighthood for his services to justice at Windsor Castle.Sir Alan, who founded the Justice for Subpostmasters Alliance, is one of more than 550 claimants who have brought legal action against the Post Office.Sir Alan was portrayed by actor Toby Jones in the ITV drama Mr Bates Vs The Post Office, with the four-part mini-series helping to renew attention on the scandal.