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Government to Enhance Evidence Presentation After Spy Trial Collapse

2/12/2026

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The Government says evidence presentation in national security cases must improve after the China spy trial collapse involving Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry.
Officials say miscommunication with the Crown Prosecution Service contributed to the collapse, and CPS insisted on labeling China as an 'enemy'.
The Government plans to review procedures to improve coordination across departments.
Despite disappointment, officials say the National Security Act has improved capabilities to address state threats.

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The Government says evidence presentation in national security cases must improve after the China spy trial collapse involving Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry.
Officials say miscommunication with the Crown Prosecution Service contributed to the collapse, and CPS insisted on labeling China as an 'enemy'.
The Government plans to review procedures to improve coordination across departments.
Despite disappointment, officials say the National Security Act has improved capabilities to address state threats.