article_snippet: One of the UK's most senior prosecutors dramatically resigned yesterday despite being cleared of improper conduct.
article_snippet: An internal inquiry exonerated the highly experienced lawyer, who was honoured by The Queen in 2005, of any wrongdoing.
article_snippet: his resignation is a direct blow to Director of Public Prosecutions Alison Saunders who has faced criticism for pursing campaign agendas instead of serving the general public.
article_snippet: This included a move to overturn an earlier decision on an Asian Rochdale sex grooming ring that led to a series of convictions.
article_snippet: Nazir Afzal said that an over-sensitivity to political correctness and 'fear of appearing racist' by 'white professionals' may have stalled justice.