Recommendation 6

We found evidence of misaligned expectations which contributed to the decision to discontinue the case. In particular, the Deputy National Security Adviser (DNSA) said he was clear from the outset that he would only provide evidence in line with Government policy, whereas the Crown Prosecution Service told us it required evidence on matters of fact. This discrepancy was evidently a key factor in the collapse of the case. The significance was apparently not appreciated until the process was far advanced. (Conclusion, Paragraph 72)