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UK Government, the Law and Your Role

What is the "Official Secrets Act"?

AA law preventing the media from reporting on Parliament
BA law making it a criminal offence to disclose certain sensitive government information
CA law protecting politicians' private correspondence
DA law requiring officials to keep all government decisions secret

Answer & explanation

The correct answer is A law making it a criminal offence to disclose certain sensitive government information.

The Official Secrets Act makes it a criminal offence to disclose certain sensitive government information without authorisation. Civil servants and security service employees are bound by it.

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