Scotland Yard re-open Phone Hacking Investigation

Scotland Yard re-open Phone Hacking Investigation

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The transcript discusses the ongoing police investigation into phone hacking by News International. It highlights the role of News International's management in alerting authorities, the public's reaction, and the involvement of high-profile victims. The historical context of the scandal is provided, along with current legal proceedings and political implications, including Andy Coulson's resignation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who alerted Scotland Yard to new information in the phone hacking investigation?

Andy Coulson

News International's management

The Guardian newspaper

The Crown Prosecution Service

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which high-profile individual was concerned about their phone messages being intercepted, leading to an inquiry?

Sienna Miller

Andy Coulson

Steve Coogan

Prince William

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the initial inquiry sparked by phone hacking concerns?

The Royal editor and a private investigator were jailed.

The News of the World was shut down.

The Guardian newspaper published a report.

The investigation was closed without any charges.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who announced they would be leaving Downing Street due to the phone hacking controversy?

Sienna Miller

Steve Coogan

Andy Coulson

Ian Edmondson

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the Crown Prosecution Service take regarding the phone hacking case?

They arrested new suspects.

They issued a public apology.

They reviewed all relevant information.

They decided to close the case.