87-year-old spy may be prosecuted

London - Self-confessed spy Ms Melita Norwood (87) was facing the prospect of prosecution yesterday after British Home Secretary…

London - Self-confessed spy Ms Melita Norwood (87) was facing the prospect of prosecution yesterday after British Home Secretary Mr Jack Straw said papers in the case against her were being re-examined.

Mr Straw said an earlier decision not to prosecute Mrs Norwood, codenamed agent Hola, was being reviewed in the light of her comments since she was exposed as a spy.

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