Written question asked by Alex Burghart (Conservative) on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 November 2025. It was answered by Ellie Reeves (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 November 2025 on behalf of the Attorney General.
National Security: China
- Question
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To ask the Solicitor General, with reference to the Oral Statement of 15 September 2025 on Official Secrets Act, Official Report, col 1188-1189, whether the Law Officers have had discussions with representatives of the House of Commons on the potential merits of private prosecution.
- Answer
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The Law Officers are aware of the possibility of a private prosecution, but have not engaged in discussions on its potential merits with any representative of the House of Commons.
Secondary information
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- 90310
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- 2024-26
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- Subjects
- China National security Prosecutions Official secrets Espionage
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