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flag UK Speaker Lindsay Hoyle can't prosecute two men accused of spying for China due to outdated laws, despite government support.

flag Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons, said he cannot pursue a private prosecution against two men accused of spying for China, despite being angered by the case’s collapse. flag Charges against Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry were dropped in September after the government refused to classify China as an active national security threat, hindering prosecution under outdated laws. flag Hoyle, advised he lacks legal standing, expressed frustration and support for others who might act. flag The Attorney General blamed the failure on the 1911 Official Secrets Act’s use of the term “enemy,” noting the 2023 National Security Act—replacing that term—would have allowed the case to proceed. flag The incident highlights concerns over the UK’s legal framework for modern espionage threats.

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