Vicky Pryce found guilty

By Ian Dunt

Vicky Pryce has been found guilty of perverting the course of justice, after a second trial.

The wife of Chris Huhne tried to use a defence of marital coercion, saying she had been forced to take her husband's speeding points.

It was a unanimous verdict after 12 hours deliberations.

The judgement brings to an end an extraordinary case which saw the first trial thrown out after the jury appeared unable to understand the basic requirements of their duty in court.

The decision means Huhne himself will soon be brought back to court for sentencing, where he can expect a short custodial sentence.