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Old 30th Jul 2006, 01:26
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Willi B
 
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Over the years, I've known two public servants absolutely crucified for unauthorised disclosure of "classified" material, in what they believed to be the public interest.

In one case, the Mandarins were so incensed, they called in the Gendarmerie who executed a search warrant on the individual's residence. When all that was found was a copy of the Departmental Telephone Directory, the person concerned was still charged, as the Directory was alleged to be classified.

In both cases, the individuals concerned were subjected to lengthy disciplinary processes that adversely affected their health and that of their families. Financially, the impact was also significant as they were suspended without pay. One was ultimately re-instated but never promoted again; the other litigated, won damages but is unemployable.

As in the Clive Ponting case, one might win out in the end. But to do so is to go to Hell and back, “Pour discourager les autres”!
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