We have been informed by the Metropolitan Police that Lord Rennard will not face any charges. This is further to interviews in June when he gave his full account.

Lord Rennard has had no involvement with the "Morrissey Report". As is appropriate, he will not be making any statement on it until the conclusion of the current police process.

"We act for Lord Rennard and have spoken to the Metropolitan Police today to confirm that there has been no recent change in the nature of their ongoing investigation. In view of this, it is not appropriate to comment further at this stage."

Richard Cannon is acting for submariner Edward Devenney who appeared on the 13th November before Mr. Justice Saunders at the Central Criminal Court in respect of alleged breaches of the Official Secrets Act.

Janes Solicitors are pleased to announce that they have been appointed by Christopher Lunn of Christopher Lunn and Company, accountants, to represent him in respect of the proceedings brought by HMRC at Southwark Crown Court. The proceedings will be vigorously contested. Leading Counsel Geoffrey Cox QC has been retained.