Los cargos contra dos hombres acusados de espiar para China fueron retirados debido a la falta de evidencia que demuestra que China era un "enemigo" bajo la ley. Charges against two men accused of spying for China were dropped due to lack of evidence proving China was an "enemy" under the law.

El Servicio de Enjuiciamiento de la Corona en Inglaterra y Gales declaró que no había ninguna presión externa detrás de retirar los cargos contra Christopher Cash y Christopher Berry, ex investigador parlamentario y otro hombre, acusados de espiar para China bajo la Ley de Secretos Oficiales. The Crown Prosecution Service in England and Wales stated there was no outside pressure behind dropping charges against Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry, former parliamentary researcher and another man, accused of spying for China under the Official Secrets Act. Los procedimientos se detuvieron debido a un "fracaso probatorio", con los fiscales citando la dificultad de demostrar que China era un "enemigo" bajo la ley. Proceedings were halted due to an "evidential failure," with prosecutors citing difficulty proving China was an "enemy" under the law. La decisión, descrita como "extremadamente decepcionante" por Downing Street y criticada por los parlamentarios, provocó preocupaciones sobre el espionaje chino. The decision, described as "extremely disappointing" by Downing Street and criticized by MPs, prompted concerns over Chinese espionage. Desde entonces, la Ley de Seguridad Nacional 2023 ha ampliado las herramientas legales para abordar tales amenazas. The National Security Act 2023 has since expanded legal tools to address such threats.