The hacking trial jury has been discharged after failing to reach verdicts on two charges against former No 10 spin doctor Andy Coulson of conspiring to commit misconduct in a public office by paying police officers for two royal directories.
David Cameron took "the best legal advice" before making his televised apology yesterday, Downing Street has said.
However, the spokesperson declined to say whether the advice had come from Attorney General Dominic Grieve.
David Cameron has been criticised by the phone hacking trial judge for discussing Andy Coulson while the jury was still considering charges.
As the phone hacking trial jury is discharged, here are some surprising facts about the eight-month case.