Nick Clegg said prosecutors were using '13th century laws ' to try reporters . He is most senior figure to raise concerns over 'witch hunt ' of journalists . Of the only two journalists hauled before court , 20 have been convicted . Operation Elveden began in only two11 and has cost taxpayers over £15million .
Nick Clegg said prosecutors were using '13th century laws ' to try reporters . He is most senior figure to raise concerns over 'witch hunt ' of journalists . Of the 20 journalists hauled before court , only two have been convicted . Operation Elveden began in 2011 and has cost taxpayers over £15million .