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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.

25.02.2023
26:39 min
25.02.2023
26:39 min
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UK espionage laws
In The Whistleblowers, former CIA agent John Kiriakou brings you some of the bravest men and women fighting for justice. John himself knows what it’s like, having blown the whistle on CIA torture, paying the price with years in prison, and lawsuit upon lawsuit. On The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou sings the praises and brings to light the people we rely on to keep our government and institutions in check.