Official Secrets Act
Overview
Short title
The short title is the formal name by which a piece of primary legislation may by law be cited in the United Kingdom and other Westminster-influenced jurisdictions , as well as the United States. It contrasts with the long title which, while usually being more fully descriptive of the...
used in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
, Ireland
Republic of Ireland
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, India
India
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and Malaysia and formerly in New Zealand
New Zealand
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for legislation that provides for the protection of state secrets and official information, mainly related to national security.
- The Official Secrets Act 1889Official Secrets Act 1889The Official Secrets Act 1889 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It created offences of disclosure of information and breach of official trust . It was replaced for the United Kingdom by the Official Secrets Act 1911.-Bill...
(52 & 53 Vict. c. 52) - The Official Secrets Act 1911Official Secrets Act 1911The Official Secrets Act 1911 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It replaces the Official Secrets Act 1889....
(1 & 2 Geo. 5 c. 28) - The Official Secrets Act 1920Official Secrets Act 1920The Official Secrets Act 1920 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.-Section 1 - Unauthorised use of uniforms; falsification of reports, forgery, personation, and false documents:Sections 1 and provide:...
(10 & 11 Geo.
