Sentence
David Smith
David Smith (aged 58) was sentenced at Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey) on 17 February 2023 to 13 Years 2 Months for Spying/espionage - purposes prejudicial to the safety or interests of the State. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey)
- Sentenced
- 17 February 2023
- Sentence
- 13 Years 2 Months
- Judge
- Mr Justice Wall
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
The offence
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Spying/espionage - purposes prejudicial to the safety or interests of the State | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to committing an act prejudicial to the safety or interests of the State, contrary to s1(1)(c) Official Secrets Act 1911, while working as a security guard at the British Embassy in Berlin, Germany, between 2018 and 2021. Sentencing Remarks. This sentencing hearing was recorded and broadcast. Reporting Restriction made under Section 4(2) of the Contempt of Court Act 1981.