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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Margaret Davis

Change to police corruption guidelines that equated journalists with criminals

College of Policing chief executive Sir Andy Marsh said there should be a clear distinction between relationships with professionals such as journalists, and connections with criminals or suspects (Jordan Pettitt/PA) - (PA Archive)

Controversial anti-corruption guidance for police officers that equated journalists with criminals has been changed.

National guidance from the College of Policing for forces in England and Wales included media professionals alongside convicted offenders and suspects in lists of people who may pose a corruption risk or cause a conflict of interest.

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