Espionage and Secrecy (Routledge Revivals)

<p>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.</p>