Tuesday, May 29, 2012

#Leveson: #Guardian Amelia Hill questioned under caution after arrest of a police officer who was allegedly giving phone hacking leaks to the newspaper (Sept 7th 2011)

http://www.blottr.com/breaking-news/guardian-journalist-quizzed-police

Guardian reporter Amelia Hill questioned under caution after arrest of a police officer who was allegedly giving phone hacking leaks to the newspaper.

Ms Hill, who is on Twitter as @byameliahill is a leading journalist with the newspaper.
The Guardian released this statement through a spokesperson:

"We can confirm Amelia Hill has been questioned in connection with an investigation into alleged leaks."

"On a broader point, journalists would no doubt be concerned if the police sought to criminalise conversations between off-record sources and reporters."