Crime – The Official Secrets Act

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Official Secrets Act

Posted: 22 August

The Official Secrets Act 1911-1989 (OSA) provides the main legal protection in the UK against espionage and the unauthorised disclosure of official information. The OSA 1989 makes it an offence for members and former members of the security and...

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