Abstract
Course-focused and comprehensive, the Textbook on series provide an accessible overview of the key areas on the law curriculum. This chapter discusses the law governing official secrets and freedom of information. It covers arguments for the protection of freedom of expression; arguments for and against official secrecy; official secrecy under the Human Rights Act 1998 (HRA 1998); the Official Secrets Acts 1911–1920; the Official Secrets Act 1989; the action for breach of confidence; breach of confidence under HRA 1998; and the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
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