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<p>In any case referred to the CPS by the police, a decision to prosecute is made
in accordance with the Code for Crown Prosecutors, and a case must meet the evidential
and public interest stages of the Full Code Test. Ultimately, the decision was taken
that a prosecution could not proceed.</p><p>The Government is unable to confirm or
deny the existence of any evidence being withheld on national security grounds.</p><p>
</p><p>Although a prosecution is not currently possible, should new information come
to light the police and CPS would look again at whether a prosecution could be brought.
We are determined to bring perpetrators to justice wherever possible.</p><p> </p>
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