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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harry Taylor

Former parliamentary staff member arrested under anti-hacking laws, Sir Lindsay Hoyle announces

A former parliamentary employee has been arrested under the Computer Misuse Act - (Reuters)

A former parliamentary staff member was arrested last week under anti-hacking laws.

Commons speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle revealed the arrest on Monday as he gave a statement on a “security matter” to MPs.

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