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UK espionage laws

Most people convicted of espionage receive 10 to 20 years. In extreme cases, the Espionage Act carries the death penalty. But what does it look like when a country – in this case, the UK – tries to pass a law that’s even tougher than the Espionage Act? In this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with journalist Mohamed Elmaazi about the UK’s Official Secrets Act.

UK espionage laws

25.02.2023

26:39 min

25.02.2023

26:39 min

UK espionage laws

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