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Legal experts question reasoning behind CPS dropping China ‘spies’ case

Ex-DPP Ken Macdonald says prosecutors may have been ‘over-fussy’ in seeking further assurances from government

The Guardian - UK

China spy case: Key questions answered after collapse blamed on Government

The trial was due to start this month, but charges against a former parliamentary researcher and another man were dropped in September.

The Independent UK

Starmer ‘needs to explain himself to Parliament’ over China spy case – Tories

The director of public prosecutions said the Government had not provided the evidence needed to proceed with the case.

The Independent UK

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Spy case collapsed 'due to Labour's failure to label China a security threat'

A Chinese spying trial collapsed because the UK Government failed to provide evidence that China was a national security threat, a top prosecutor…

The National (Scotland)

‘We will win again’: Kneecap respond to threat of terror charge appeal from UK prosecutors

A Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) spokesperson said they were appealing the decision to dismiss the terrorism case against Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh. The case was thrown out last month and now, Kneecap have released a statement addressed to the "Police (British) State".

Euronews

Kneecap speak out after CPS appeal against decision to end terror case

The rap trio claim the case is politically driven vowed to ‘fight in court again’

The Independent UK

Starmer insists Tories to blame after China spy trial collapse

To prove the case under the Official Secrets Act, prosecutors would have had to show the defendants were acting for an ‘enemy’

The Independent UK

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China spy trial collapsed after Government refused to label Beijing a threat, says CPS

The case against two alleged spies dropped because ministers refused to call China a national security threat, says chief prosecutor

Evening Standard

CPS to appeal against dismissal of terrorism charge against Kneecap’s Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh

The rapper was accused of displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah but case was thrown out by magistrate

The Guardian - UK

Kneecap to ‘fight again’ as appeal against decision to end terror case announced

The rap trio claim the case is politically driven.

Evening Standard

Jenrick warned not to prejudice future proceedings against Kneecap rapper

Attorney General Lord Hermer suggested the shadow justice secretary ‘carefully consider any further public comments’.

Evening Standard

Home secretary ‘very disappointed’ over collapse of China spy trial

Shabana Mahmood insisted there was no ministerial interference in the collapse of the case

The Independent UK

China threatened to retaliate against UK over foreign influence rules

Exclusive: Chinese officials warned that targeting its security apparatus would negatively affect relations

The Guardian - UK

Home Secretary ‘disappointed’ at collapse of Chinese spying case

Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry had denied the allegations, with the Official Secrets Act case dropped last month.

Evening Standard

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International Business Times UK

Andrew Tate Escapes One Set of Charges, But 21 Separate Legal Battles Loom

UK prosecutors drop decade-old rape charges against Andrew Tate for lack of evidence, but 21 UK cases, Romanian trial, and US lawsuit remain.

The Guardian - UK

China’s fifth-ranking official was suspect in dropped Westminster spy case

Person who was thought to have received intelligence is understood to be Cai Qi, de facto chief of staff to Xi Jinping

Evening Standard

Senior MPs demand answers from prosecutors on collapsed 'Chinese spies' case

Tory and Labour MPs have demanded an explanation from the Director of Public Prosecutions

Evening Standard

MPs demand ‘clear explanation’ for dropping of charges in China spy case

The Crown Prosecution Service’s justification for stopping the case against Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry is inadequate, MPs suggested.

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The Independent UK

Chinese woman convicted in UK after record £5.5bn bitcoin seizure

Met Police hails guilty plea in one of largest money laundering cases in history

The Guardian - UK

Andrew Tate to face no criminal charges over abuse claims made in UK civil case

Four women are suing influencer at high court but CPS rules legal test for criminal prosecution not met

The Independent UK

No criminal charges over civil claims made by four women against Andrew Tate

Tate’s barristers told an earlier court hearing that there was ‘total denial of wrongdoing’

FourFourTwo

Leeds United promotion hero Patrick Bamford joins club with previous striker controversy: report

Leeds United's double promotion-winning striker Patrick Bamford is set to join a LaLiga club

The Independent UK

Farage’s plan to scrap indefinite leave to remain dismissed as ‘unworkable stunt based on dodgy maths’

Doubt cast over figures used by Reform UK leader as experts warn of labour shortages

The Guardian - UK

What are Nigel Farage’s immigration plans – and do his sums add up?

Reform UK leader’s hardline plans were lauded by rightwing press. But are they coherent and will they save money?

Evening Standard

Nigel Farage under fire over 'half-baked' immigration plan as huge EU carve-out revealed

Reform facing questions over its claim that the plans could save £234 billion

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