Jonathan Aitken on Official Secrets Act

Title

Jonathan Aitken on Official Secrets Act

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1977

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Duration

00:04:10

Description

Jonathan Aitken MP on the proposed reform of the Official Secrets Act section 2 and his prosecution and acquittal under the act in 1970. He would like to see it applied to highly sensitive material only. Stance of the Conservatives on reform of the Act. Reporter not identified.

Contributors

Jonathan Aitken

Keywords

Legislation; Government; Data protection; Press; Right to information; Official Secrets Act

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