Editors, ministers and lawyers have criticised the Metropolitan Police for encroaching on press freedom by warning journalists they could face prosecution for publishing leaked government documents. Read the full article.
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‘Police state’: Media and MPs decry Met Police threats to prosecute journalists who publish leaked Kim Darroch cables (Independent)
Editors, ministers and lawyers have criticised the Metropolitan Police for encroaching on press freedom by warning journalists they could face prosecution for publishing leaked government documents. Read the full article.
13 Jul 19

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