"It came after years of societal patriarchal injustice. And this patriarchy remains the reality of our generation and will continue for generations to come."

Hideko says the core of the injustice was the forced confession and the coercion her brother suffered.

Isabella is now following other inquiries regarding injustices but still thinks "the job is far from complete" when it comes to justice for the sub-postmasters.

The inquiry came after sub-postmasters fought for years to uncover the injustice.

Sarkozy, 69, reacted by saying he was not prepared to accept "the profound injustice" and would now turn to the European Court of Human Rights to challenge the verdict.