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UK Speaker Lindsay Hoyle can't prosecute two men accused of spying for China due to outdated laws, despite government support.
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.
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after the government refused to classify China as an active national security threat, hindering prosecution under outdated laws.
Hoyle, advised he lacks legal standing, expressed frustration and support for others who might act.
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.
The incident highlights concerns over the UK’s legal framework for modern espionage threats.
El presidente del Parlamento británico, Lindsay Hoyle, no puede procesar a dos hombres acusados de espiar para China debido a leyes anticuadas, a pesar del apoyo del gobierno.