National Security and the D-Notice System

List of contents

Contents: Introduction; The right to freedom of speech; History of the D-Notice system in the UK to 1945; History post 1945 and current operation of the D-Notice system in the UK; History and operation of the D-Notice system in Australia; The use of the criminal law in relation to the disclosure of sensitive information; Injunctions to restrain a breach of the criminal law - UK and Australia; The use of the civil actions of breach of confidence and copyright; National security and The state; Free speech and national security; The government, media and judiciary; Recommendations and conclusion; Bibliography.

About the author

Pauline Sadler, Curtin University of Technology, Western Australia

Summary

This title was first published in 2001. The D-Notice system is a voluntary arrangement between the government and the media whereby the media agree not to publish certain information in the interests of national security. This original and thought-provoking book identifies a major deficiency in both the D-Notice system and the legal alternatives to the system.

Additional text

’...very interesting...I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the question of censorship in a free society.’ Legal Information ALERT '...this is a competent that provides valuable historical insights into the so-called D-notice...There is a wealth of detail on offer...' Security Journal

Product details

• Authors: Pauline Sadler, Sadler Pauline
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2018
• EAN: 9781138726185
• ISBN: 978-1-138-72618-5
• No. of pages: 306
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Law > Labour law, social law; Cultural Studies, LAW / General, Politics & government, Humanities, Regional Studies, Politics and government, Regional / International studies, Jurisprudence & general issues, Social Law, intellectual property law, Jurisprudence and general issues, Social law and Medical law, D-Notice;Government;Media;National Security