Hacking inquiry – Hacked off

The Hacked Off campaign welcomes the Prime Minister’s statement this morning, promising two inquiries following the News of the World phone hacking revelations, in addition to the ongoing criminal investigation by the police. But we are concerned about the relationship between the inquiries, the speed with which a full inquiry will be conducted, and the [...]

The announcement by News International that this Sunday’s News of the World will be the last does not alter the need for a full public inquiry into phone hacking and related matters. Indeed James Murdoch’s statement raises further questions about the conduct of senior figures at the company. We feel that the closure of a [...]