Publisher's Synopsis
This student text was originally published by Weidenfeld and Nicolson. Examining the relationship between law, political culture and information control, this book combines a technical knowledge of English Law, a detailed account of the history of political secrecy in Britain and an informed acquaintance with the shady detail of political and administrative practice. An analysis of the notorious Official Secrets Acts is placed alongside surveys of the laws and practice that have been adopted in other countries.
