Tag: CPS decision
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UK government releases witness statements in collapsed China spy case, cites ongoing economic ties
Overview of the case and latest disclosures The UK government published three witness statements on Wednesday related to the now-collapsed case against two men accused of spying for China. The statements, released by Downing Street, illuminate the government’s assessment of China’s espionage activities and the tension between security concerns and a bilateral economic relationship. The…
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Misconduct hearing against Met Police officer over Jermaine Baker shooting discontinued after long legal battle
Background: Jermaine Baker’s death and the misconduct investigation In December 2015, Jermaine Baker, a 28-year-old father from Tottenham, was fatally shot during a Metropolitan Police operation aimed at foiling a prison-escape plot near Wood Green Crown Court in north London. An imitation firearm was later found in the vehicle used by Baker’s group, but Baker…