A PARLIAMENTARY researcher has been charged with spying for China alongside another man.
Christopher Cash, 29, will appear in court over an alleged breach of the Official Secrets Act, the Crown Prosecution Service said.
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Westminster researcher Cash, 29, has been charged with spying for China alongside Christopher Berry, 32.
The pair will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday charged with providing prejudicial information to a foreign state.
CPS special crime and counter-terror chief Nick Price said the defendants have a right to a fair trial.
Price said: “The CPS Counter Terrorism Division has today authorised the Metropolitan Police to charge two men with espionage offences.
“Christopher Berry, 32, and Christopher Cash, 29, will be charged with providing prejudicial information to a foreign state, China.
“They will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 26 April.”
The prosecutor added: “Criminal proceedings against the defendants are active.
“No-one should report, comment or share information online which could in any way prejudice their right to a fair trial.”