Official Secrets Act case thrown out

Title

Official Secrets Act case thrown out

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Mar 1985

Year of production

1985

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Duration

00:03:04

Description

Interview with civil servant, Alan Lowther, speaking after his case was thrown out of court. He was prosecuted under the Official Secrets Act, over the release of Home Office documents on children’s toys, following a six month suspension. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Alan Lowther

Keywords

Civil service; Civil servants; Legal decisions; Trials; Documents; Official Secrets Act; Employee discipline; Home Office; Alan Lowther

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