UK plans law that could mean 14 years in jail for leakers
by Jane Whyatt
Britain’s Law Commission proposes a new law that could lead to long jail terms for leakers, journalists and whistleblowers accused of endangering national security.
Proposed UK law could also set a dangerous precedent in wider Europe regarding government secrets and leakers. Photo: public domain
They also propose to scrap the defence that a publication is in the public interest, and to exclude the press and public from trials.
Investigative journalist Duncan Campbell spotted the tough new restrictions and alerted the media freedom community with an exclusive article in The Register:
"The British government has received recommendations for a 'future-proofed' new…
