Name: Court Result & Sentencing: Data Anonymised
Start: 2012-12-12
Location: Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey)

Court Case Result - Criminal Sentence

Offence: Spying/espionage - purposes prejudicial to the safety or interests of the State
Sentence: Custodial immediate

Total Sentence: 8 Years
Parole Eligibility Date (PED): 11/1/2017
Sentenced Upon: Guilty Plea
Distinguishing Features / Details: He pleaded guilty to breaching the Official Secrets Act and misconduct in public office between 18 November 2011 and 7 March 2012. He was employed by the Royal Navy, as a Chief Petty Officer, when he provided details of movements and operations of nuclear submarines to two men he believed to be Russian spies.

The judge said: "This is a very serious case. The defendant was prepared to betray his country and his colleagues... It needs to be understood by those who may be tempted to pass on secrets that long prison sentences must follow even unsuccessful attempts... Those who serve their country loyally must know that those who don't will receive proper punishment."
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