Lexis® update: The Commission’s recommendations included replacing the Official Secrets Act 1911, that the new statute contain updated language recognising ‘for example, that espionage can be conducted by “foreign powers” whether or not they are “enemy” states’ and contain jurisdictional provisions that reflect the international, cross-border nature of cyber-espionage. The recommendations followed consultation with stakeholders and assessment of classified evidence.
The ‘Protection of Official Data’ report can be read here.
Source: Law Commission recommendations on espionage offences implemented in National Security Act 2023
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