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Witness statements in relation to alleged breach of Official Secrets Act on behalf of China
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During Prime Minister's Questions on 15 October 2025, the Prime Minister updated Parliament that the Crown Prosecution Service has clarified that - in their view - the decision whether to publish the witness statements of the Deputy National Security Adviser rests with the Government.
As the Prime Minister said in the House, he carefully considered this matter and, following legal advice, the Prime Minister decided to disclose the witness statements in full.
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Statement 1
PDF, 716 KB, 12 pages
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Statement 2
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Statement 3
PDF, 164 KB, 3 pages
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During Prime Minister's Questions on 15 October 2025, the Prime Minister updated Parliament that the Crown Prosecution Service has clarified that - in their view - the decision whether to publish the witness statements of the Deputy National Security Adviser rests with the Government.
As the Prime Minister said in the House, he carefully considered this matter and, following legal advice, the Prime Minister decided to disclose the witness statements in full.
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