Espionage and Secrecy (Routledge Revivals): The Official Secrets Acts 1911-1989 of the United Kingdom

Rosamund Thomas

ISBN 10: 1138686832 / ISBN 13: 9781138686830

Published by Routledge 2016-05-23, 2016

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Espionage and Secrecy (Routledge Revivals): The Official Secrets Acts 1911-1989 of the United Kingdom
• Publisher: Routledge 2016-05-23
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1138686832
• ISBN 13: 9781138686830
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This prize-winning book, first published in 1991, provides a detailed legal account of the development of the UK Official Secrets Acts 1911-1989. In particular, the Espionage section (s.1) of this criminal law is analysed carefully, illustrated by leading cases of UK spies prosecuted under this section, particularly during the 1980’s ― including MI5 officer Michael Bettaney and Geoffrey Prime who worked at GCHQ. The author also examines problems of evidence in espionage prosecutions, and the consent of the Attorney-General in cases under the Official Secrets Acts. This book remains the definitive treatise on the UK Official Secrets Acts, especially concerning the espionage provisions.

About the Author

Rosamund Thomas