By John Glenday

A detailed review of the prosecution of eight journalists as part of Operation Elveden, an investigation into alleged payments to public officials, is to be carried out by the director of public prosecutions in the wake of criticisms by the Court of Appeal.

Alison Saunders will decide over Easter whether to press ahead with the trials following a succession of acquittals and split juries which have cast doubt on the likelihood of securing convictions.

Yesterday a case due to come before the Old Bailey was adjourned pending the nature of Saunders findings. This follows a Crown Prosecution Service decision not to seek Read full story ›

Source: The Drum