Spy trial for government contractor

A spy accused of passing on secret material about the UK security services will stand trial next year. Juan Joseph, 42, was a ‘government contractor’ working in the country’s intelligence community with access to confidential documents. He is charged with two offences under the Official Secrets Act 1989. Joseph is accused of being a ‘government contractor making damaging disclosure relating to security or intelligence’ on 19 November 2024 and 13 January 2025. He is also accused of having an offensive…