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UK Police Warn Publishers Not to Use Leaked Documents

Associated Press

   LONDON - A British investigation into the leaking of confidential
   diplomatic memos is raising press freedom issues with a police warning
   that U.K. media might face a criminal inquiry if leaked documents are
   published.

   The Metropolitan Police Counter Terrorism Command is investigating the
   leak of private memos written by Britain's ambassador to the United
   States as a possible breach of the Official Secrets Act.

   Announcing the police inquiry, Counterterrorism police unit leader Neil
   Basu warned against any further publication of leaked documents.

   "The publication of leaked communications, knowing the damage they have
   caused or are likely to cause, may also be a criminal matter," he said.

   "I would advise all owners, editors and publishers of social and
   mainstream media not to publish leaked government documents that may
   already be in their possession, or which may be offered to them, and to
   turn them over to the police or give them back to their rightful owner,
   Her Majesty's Government."
   

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