John Edwards resigns as information commissioner after investigation finds 'case to answer'
19 Jun Digital, Data & Technology

John Edwards resigns as information commissioner after investigation finds 'case to answer'

Edwards says he accepts he has on occasions "exercised poor judgement and made attempts at humour that were inappropriate and caused offence"
by Tevye Markson
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