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Former Parliamentary Staff Arrested Under Anti-Hacking Laws

4/21/2026

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A former parliamentary staff member was arrested last week in Coventry under the Computer Misuse Act 1990, linked to anti-hacking laws.
Sir Lindsay Hoyle, the Commons Speaker, announced the arrest during a House of Commons security matter statement.
Hoyle said the police investigation is ongoing and that the situation is sensitive, with details not discussable at this time.
He pledged to provide updates when possible.

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A former parliamentary staff member was arrested last week in Coventry under the Computer Misuse Act 1990, linked to anti-hacking laws.
Sir Lindsay Hoyle, the Commons Speaker, announced the arrest during a House of Commons security matter statement.
Hoyle said the police investigation is ongoing and that the situation is sensitive, with details not discussable at this time.
He pledged to provide updates when possible.