UK Energy Secretary charged over speeding

Britain's Energy Secretary Chris Huhne is to face prosecution over allegations that he asked his ex-wife to take a speeding penalty for him, the UK's Director of Public Prosecutions Keir Starmer announced today.

UK Energy Secretary charged over speeding
Fri, 03 Feb, 2012 - 10:17

Britain's Energy Secretary Chris Huhne is to face prosecution over allegations that he asked his ex-wife to take a speeding penalty for him, the UK's Director of Public Prosecutions Keir Starmer announced today.

The Liberal Democrat MP has been charged with perverting the course of justice after an investigation into the 2003 incident by Essex Police.

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