Former U.K. Cabinet minister jailed for obstructing justice March 11, 2013 - 21:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A former U.K. Cabinet minister has been sentenced to 8 months in jail over a convoluted attempt to pin a speeding penalty on his wife in 2003, AP reported. Chris Huhne, 60, pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice last month after months of denials. He resigned as a U.K. lawmaker the same day he pleaded guilty. His ex-wife, Vicky Pryce, was convicted of the same charge last week. Pryce — who had claimed Huhne coerced her into take the penalty for the speeding violation — and her ex-husband were both sentenced Monday, March 10 at London's Southwark Crown Court. She also received an eight- month jail sentence. The couple split in 2010 after Huhne's affair with his public relations adviser was revealed. The conviction has shattered Huhne's political career.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty  Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
