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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Politics
Mikey Smith

Plan to set out 'public interest' defence for whistleblowers backed by MPs

MPs from all major parties have backed a move to create a ‘public interest defence’ for whistleblowers.

Former Labour defence minister Kevan Jones has proposed changes to National Security Bill and Official Secrets Act, which would set out a “public interest” defence for the first time in decades.

It’s designed to give juries a clear definition to help them decide on cases.

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