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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