News of the World allegations: Corrupt police 'facing jail terms'

Corrupt police officers face unprecedented jail terms if the extent of their alleged payment by the News of the World is proven, one of Britain’s top lawyers believes.

News of the World allegations: Corrupt police 'facing jail terms'

Corrupt police officers face unprecedented jail terms if the extent of their alleged payment by the News of the World is proven, one of Britain’s top lawyers believes.

Following claims that officers received up to £30,000 (€33,400) for information, Michael Mansfield QC said sentences would dwarf terms served by other officers convicted of similar offences.

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