Freedom of Information Act document leaks could lead to jail

Campaigners warn of ‘oppressive’ proposal to lower threshold for prosecution of whistleblowers and journalistsWhistleblowers and journalists could be imprisoned for revealing documents that can be obtained through freedom of information requests, campaigners have warned.Responding to the consultation on Law Commission proposals for a new espionage act with more punitive powers, freedom of speech organisations have condemned plans for lowering the threshold for prosecutions. Continue