Key figures at odds over collapse of China spy case
Summary
Key figures involved in a collapsed criminal case against two men accused of spying for China have disagreed about why the charges were dropped. Prosecutors ended the case in September due to disputes over whether China posed an active national security threat. The disagreements emerged during discussions in a parliamentary committee.Key Facts
- The case involved two men, Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry, accused of spying for China.
- Charges were dropped by prosecutors in September under the Official Secrets Act.
- The disagreement centers on whether China was considered an active national security threat.
- Stephen Parkinson, the director of public prosecutions, cited insufficient support from Matt Collins as a reason for dropping the charges.
- Matt Collins, a deputy national security adviser, claimed legal advice confirmed his evidence was sufficient.
- Collins was supposed to be a key witness in the trial.
- Prosecutor Tom Little KC believed the case would fail without further evidence from Collins.
- Collins stated that China poses various threats, including espionage and cyber threats.
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