Commons Speaker Hoyle warns of prejudice risk if China spy suspect named
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle warned that discussing the identities of those involved could hamper any future prosecution. However, The Times newspaper has published the name of the researcher, with former Tory leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith saying there was a “clear public interest” in identifying him. “That is particularly important in this case, where commenting on the identities of those alleged to be involved, engaging in speculation about the case or discussing other details runs a serious risk of prejudicing any future prosecutions – which the comments made in the media were unhelpful – something for which I’m sure no member will want to be responsible.” Recent court rulings have made news organisations wary about naming suspects before they are charged.
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