13 Feb 2017 | Index in the Press
The UK government is considering new proposals that would drastically increase prison sentences for individuals and journalists found guilty of obtaining or sharing state secrets. In a bid to modernize the Official Secrets Acts, a new espionage-focused law could lead to sentences of up to 14 years, which currently sits at two years and an unlimited fine, for coming into contact with “sensitive information,” whether they’ve acquired it or have been passed it in secret. Read the full article
13 Feb 2017 | Index in the Press
Downing Street insisted that whistleblowers and investigative journalists will not have their freedom restricted by proposals which could result in a 14-year jail sentence for revealing state secrets. Read the full article
13 Feb 2017 | Index in the Press
Proposed changes to official secrets legislation would see the maximum prison sentence for journalists who obtain leaked official documents increased to 14 years. Read the full article
13 Feb 2017 | Index in the Press
Whistleblowers and journalists could face up to 14 years in prison for handling leaked official documents, under proposed legislation drawn up for the Government. Read the full article
