Official Secrets Act 1911 (1911 c 28)

The 1911 Act primarily aims to protect state secrets and addresses unauthorised disclosure of government information. It classifies such disclosure as espionage and sets stringent penalties for breaches. It criminalises actions that jeopardise national security, such as obtaining, collecting, or transmitting any classified information that could benefit an enemy state. The Act established a legal framework for handling state secrets, highlighting the importance of safeguarding national security through stringent legal provisions. The 1911 legislation has undergone amendments to address emerging security concerns, reflecting evolving standards in state security protection.

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Official Secrets Act 1911 (1911 c 28)

The 1911 Act primarily aims to protect state secrets and addresses unauthorised disclosure of government information. It classifies such disclosure as espionage and sets stringent penalties for breaches. It criminalises actions that jeopardise national security, such as obtaining, collecting, or transmitting any classified information that could benefit an enemy state. The Act established a legal framework for handling state secrets, highlighting the importance of safeguarding national security through stringent legal provisions. The 1911 legislation has undergone amendments to address emerging security concerns, reflecting evolving standards in state security protection.

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