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Originally posted by Soshh
Originally posted by neformore
Sorry, but this is hype by Wikileaks
What is meant by ‘slapping a D-Notice on’ something?
* This phrase is still used by people, and sounds dramatic, but it is no longer what actually happens! DA-Notices are not issued for particular incidents. The 5 standing Notices cover various eventualities, and, if necessary, the editor's’ attention is just drawn by the DA-Notice Secretary to the advice in the appropriate Notice.
DA Notices FAQ
No notice will have been "issued" because the standing notices are already in place.
Wikileaks actually said that DA Notice warnings were issued.
Originally posted by Advantage
I do not trust the "leakers" or their motivations.
Originally posted by freedish
The fact that our government is preparing so much for the wiki release should send huge red flags to everyone.
Originally posted by boondock-saint
Originally posted by Advantage
I do not trust the "leakers" or their motivations.
so this has absolutely nothing to do
with the truth but only where the truth
comes from ??? That is a biased judgment.
So does that mean we discount a criminal's
confession because he is a criminal even
though he tells the truth ???
Originally posted by Advantage
No you miss my point or Im not expressing it properly.
Originally posted by boondock-saint
Originally posted by Advantage
No you miss my point or Im not expressing it properly.
sorry if I misunderstood
please continue
Originally posted by neformore
Originally posted by Soshh
Wikileaks actually said that DA Notice warnings were issued.
They don't issue warnings about specifics. They simply request compliance with the standing notices.
Wikileaks cannot claim that specific requests are about them, because the D-Notice committee would not mention Wikileaks, they would simply mention the standing notices relating to certain areas.
Originally posted by ANNED
If he leaks enough national security documents from the wrong country he is going to be arrested or have a accident.
Ether that or he will have to find a country that will protect him.
Originally posted by neformore
Interesting but unsubstantiated claim.
Did you know that D Notices are published?
DA-Notices System
Not seeing a reference to Wikileaks (or Wiki-Links either) on that site.
Where has the claim come from?
Originally posted by wcitizen
Shame on you Mr. Cameron - the man who promised TRANSPARENCY.
From: Andrew Vallance Sent: Fri 26/11/2010 12:42 To: Sunday Telegraph; Ian Martin; Sunday Telegraph; Channel Five; Caroline Wyatt; C4 News Desk; Sun; Kevin Brown; Sunday Mail; Mail on Sunday; Five TV; Associated Press TV; William Lewis; Tim Marshall; Press Gazette; Allister Heath; Jonathan Collett; Daily Telegraph; Daily Record; Evening Standard; Daily Star; Independent on Sunday; Observer; Foresight News; Daily Express; Sunday Times; Financial Times; Associated Press; Times; Spark FM; chris wissun; Sunday Mirror; Sunday Herald; News of the World; Tom Newton-Dunn; Stephen Abell; Scotsman; Press Association; BFBS Will Inglis; Will Gore; Mark Birdsall; Guardian; Daily Mail; Daily Mirror; People; Foresight News; Telegraph Legal; Glenmore Trenear-Harvey; Sunday Post; Reuters; ITV News Desk; Independent; Evening Times; Jonathan Grun; Glasgow Herald; Five TV
Subject: DA Notice Letter of Advice to All UK Editors – Further Wikileaks Disclosures
To All Editors
Impending Further National Security Disclosures by Wikileaks
I understand that Wikileaks will very shortly release a further mass of US official documents onto its internet website. The full scope of the subject matter covered by these documents remains to be seen, but it is possible that some of them may contain information that falls within the UK’s Defence Advisory Notice code. Given the large number of documents thought to be involved, it is unlikely that sensitive UK national security information within these documents would be recognised by a casual browser. However, aspects of national security might be put at risk if a major UK media news outlet brought such information into obvious public prominence through its general publication or broadcast.
Therefore, may I ask you to seek my advice before publishing or broadcasting any information drawn from these latest Wikileaks’ disclosures which might be covered by the five standing DA Notices. In particular, would you carefully consider information that might be judged to fall within the terms of DA Notice 1 (UK Military Operations, Plans and Capabilities) and DA Notice 5 (UK Intelligence Services and Special Forces). May I also ask you to bear in mind the potential consequential effects of disclosing information which would put at risk the safety and security of Britons working or living in volatile regions where such publicity might trigger violent local reactions, for example Iran, Iraq, Pakistan and Afghanistan?
As always, I am available 24/7 to offer DA Notice guidance…
Yours Sincerely,
Andrew Vallance
Air Vice-Marshal Secretary, Defence Press and Broadcasting Advisory Committee