Former Liverpool Mayor and Ex-Council Leader Charged in Bribery Investigation

Joe Anderson and Derek Hatton are among 12 individuals charged following a probe into Liverpool City Council's contract practices from 2010 to 2020.

Joe Anderson, former Liverpool mayor, faces charges of bribery, misconduct in public office, and conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office.
Derek Hatton, former deputy leader of Liverpool City Council in the 1980s, has been charged with bribery and misconduct in public office.
Operation Aloft investigated alleged corruption in the awarding of commercial and business contracts by Liverpool City Council over a decade.
Twelve individuals, including council officials and associates, have been charged with offenses related to bribery and misconduct.
The accused are scheduled to appear at Preston Magistrates’ Court on March 28, 2025, as legal proceedings begin.