UK police warn publishers not to use leaked diplomatic cables
LONDON — A British police investigation into the leak of confidential diplomatic memos is raising press freedom issues, as police warned Saturday that U.K. media outlets might face a criminal inquiry if leaked documents are published.
British police indicated Saturday they issued the unusual warning because of concerns that more leaked memos are"in circulation." They say they want editors to know publishing them may be against the law because there is a criminal investigation underway into whether the original leak violated the Officials Secret Act.
The Official Secrets Act prohibits public servants from making"damaging" disclosures of classified material. It is aimed at civil servants and others in the government with access to sensitive information and is not designed to target journalists.
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