03/02/2012
DPP To Advise Huhne Of Penalty Point Charges
The Energy Secretary Chris Huhne will be told on Friday morning whether he will face charges over the allegations he asked his wife to accept a penalty for speeding on his behalf.
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Keir Starmer is announce the decision in a televised statement at 10am. Essex Police have been investigating the allegations against Mr Huhne, dating back to 2003, for eight months.
There is speculation that Mr Huhne could be ejected form the cabinet by David Cameron if the DPP decide to pursue the case.
However, Huhne has revealed that if prosecuted he will declare his innocence and resign his cabinet post to fight the case saying that a battle to clear his name would be too much of a distraction to continue in office.
(DW/GK)
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Keir Starmer is announce the decision in a televised statement at 10am. Essex Police have been investigating the allegations against Mr Huhne, dating back to 2003, for eight months.
There is speculation that Mr Huhne could be ejected form the cabinet by David Cameron if the DPP decide to pursue the case.
However, Huhne has revealed that if prosecuted he will declare his innocence and resign his cabinet post to fight the case saying that a battle to clear his name would be too much of a distraction to continue in office.
(DW/GK)
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13 May 2013
Huhne And Pryce Released After 62 Days
Chris Huhne and Vicky Pryce have been released from jailed after serving 62 days of their respective eight-month sentences. The 58-year-old former cabinet minister and his 60-year-old ex-wife were jailed on March 11 for perverting the course of justice, relating to Pryce taking speeding points on behalf of Huhne.
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04 February 2013
Huhne Admits Perverting The Course Of Justice
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16 February 2012
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