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AG Denounces Political Interference in Controversial Prosecution

10/31/2025

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The Attorney General, Lord Richard Hermer, condemned allegations of political interference in the trial of Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry, calling them disgraceful and baseless.
Stephen Parkinson, Director of Public Prosecutions, said the prosecution failed due to insufficient evidence linking China as a threat.
Lord Carlile criticized the decision, saying there was ample evidence for prosecution and that the case should have proceeded, while both accused deny wrongdoing.

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The Attorney General, Lord Richard Hermer, condemned allegations of political interference in the trial of Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry, calling them disgraceful and baseless.
Stephen Parkinson, Director of Public Prosecutions, said the prosecution failed due to insufficient evidence linking China as a threat.
Lord Carlile criticized the decision, saying there was ample evidence for prosecution and that the case should have proceeded, while both accused deny wrongdoing.