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British soldier denies spy charge British soldier denies spy charge
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An army interpreter accused of spying has pleaded not guilty to two charges under the Official Secrets Act.An army interpreter accused of spying has pleaded not guilty to two charges under the Official Secrets Act.
Daniel James, 44, worked in Afghanistan for General David Richards, the former British commander of Nato forces.Daniel James, 44, worked in Afghanistan for General David Richards, the former British commander of Nato forces.
The charges allege the Territorial Army soldier passed on information useful to an "enemy" - thought to be Iran.The charges allege the Territorial Army soldier passed on information useful to an "enemy" - thought to be Iran.
Mr James, of Cliff Road, Brighton, who also pleaded not guilty to misconduct in public office, will go on trial at the Old Bailey on February 5 next year. Mr James, of Cliff Road, Brighton, who also pleaded not guilty to misconduct in public office, will go on trial at the Old Bailey on 5 February next year.
Appearing via video link at the Old Bailey from Woodhill prison where he is on remand, he said he should be tried in a military court and not a criminal one.Appearing via video link at the Old Bailey from Woodhill prison where he is on remand, he said he should be tried in a military court and not a criminal one.
"I am a serving soldier. I wish to be court martialled by the Army," he said."I am a serving soldier. I wish to be court martialled by the Army," he said.
"I do not recognise this court. I am an innocent man.""I do not recognise this court. I am an innocent man."
Iran-born Mr James, who became a British citizen in 1986, speaks Farsi and Dari.Iran-born Mr James, who became a British citizen in 1986, speaks Farsi and Dari.
The Official Secret Act charges accuse him of communicating information and collecting information on a USB computer device in November 2006..The Official Secret Act charges accuse him of communicating information and collecting information on a USB computer device in November 2006..