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Proceeding contribution from Lord Pannick (Crossbench) in the House of Lords on Monday, 27 October 2025. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Alleged Spying Case: Role of Attorney-General’s Office.


Alleged Spying Case: Role of Attorney-General’s Office

The noble and learned Lord will know that the Court of Appeal recently stated that an “enemy” includes a country which poses a threat to the national security of this country. Is it the Government’s view that the People’s Republic of China does pose a threat to the national security of this country?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
849 c1059 
Session
2024-26
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Crown Prosecution Service Attorney General China Evidence National security Prosecutions Parliament Espionage Berry, Christopher Cash, Christopher
Legislation
Official Secrets Act 1911
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on hansard.parliament.uk