Espionage and Secrecy (Routledge Revivals)
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| Author | : Rosamund Thomas |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 333 |
| Release | : 2016-06-10 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781134876983 |
| ISBN-13 | : 113487698X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (83 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Espionage and Secrecy (Routledge Revivals) by : Rosamund Thomas
Book excerpt: 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.
