Secrecy, Speech, and the Whistle-Blower: Katharine Gun as a Case Study in Balancing National Security, Ethics and Free Speech

Brailsford, J. (Author)

School of Law, Criminology and Criminal Justice
Centre for the Advancement of Racial Equality

Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Conference Presentation › Research

Description

This paper uses the case of Katharine Gun to examine how national security whistleblowing under the Official Secrets Act 1989 raises tensions between ethics, free speech, and state secrecy, contrasting deontological and utilitarian justifications for disclosure and evaluating the impact of her actions within broader legal and democratic frameworks.

Period	26 Mar 2024 → 28 Mar 2024
Event title	SLSA Annual Conference 2024
Event type	Conference
Location	Portsmouth, United KingdomShow on map
Degree of Recognition	National