The former Metropolitan Police commissioner has been cleared of misconduct in his handling of the phone hacking inquiry by the police watchdog.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission said Sir Paul Stephenson had not committed any criminal acts.
Sir Paul Stephenson said the outcome was "as I would have expected it to be" and he regretted resources "have had to be expe nded on this matter".
Sir Paul resigned in July following criticism for hiring Mr Wallis - who has been questioned by police investigating hacking - as an adviser.
Sir Paul was referred to the IPCC because of his responsibility for the alleged failings of Mr Yates, but the report said the fact one of his officers might have carried out a poor investigation did not constitute a misconduct offence.
The report also considered Sir Paul's acceptance of hospitality fro m a family friend at Champneys Medical while he was on sick leave.
An independent inquiry will examine claims former assistant commissioner John Yates secured a job for a News of the World executive's daughter.
Two senior officers resigned from their posts in the wake of the scandal.
The IPCC report also cleared Mr Yates, former Assistant Commissioner Andy Hayman and former Deputy Assistant Commissioner Peter Clarke of misconduct over phone hacking.
It is acceptable that a police officer is investigated by a police watchdog?
ReplyDeleteWith the implications of corrupt practice within the police force, would it have been more acceptable to have an independent inquiry?