Official Secrets

Question 1

What are the 2 options that allow people to enter a ‘Protected Site’?

Answer 1

• Producing the correct photographic pass.
• Prior arrangement

Question 2

Section 1 Official Secrets Act 1920?

Answer 2

Anyone who gains or attempts to gain improper entry to a prohibited place by using:
- Any uniform
- A false declaration either orally/in writing
- By impersonating a person holding any official office or position under His Majesty.

Question 3

What are the Government Security Classifications?

Answer 3

• Top Secret
• Secret
• Official

Question 4

What are the Powers of Arrest under Section 1 of the Official Secrets Act 1920?

Answer 4

• Anyone found to be committing an offence under this act, whether the offence is a felony or not, may be arrested or detained in the same manner as a person who is found committing a felony.
• Power of Arrest only exists where the person gains or attempts to gain entry to a ‘prohibited place’.

Question 5

The 3 Acts of Parliament that constitute acts of “Spying”?

Answer 5

• Official Secrets Act 1911
• Official Secrets Act 1920
• Official Secrets Act 1989