Trinity denies People reporter's phone-hack claims
Trinity Mirror says there is no evidence suggesting phonehacking.
By Press Gazette Published 07 October 2011
Trinity Mirror's review into editorial controls and procedures concluded there were no grounds for concern that phone-hacking was widespread at its national titles, despite recent allegations by a former reporter that the practice was rife at Sunday tabloid the People.
The review, conducted by group legal director Paul Vickers, found that in general the company had robust editorial controls in place, but it did identify several areas in which procedures could be strengthened.
These include training, legal oversight and the use of third-party suppliers such as news agencies and freelances.
Read more at Press Gazette.
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