Originally Posted by
bearfoil
BEA is not the only authority responsible for conclusions. If the data is disclosed, "duty" can be assumed by any independent. You are confusing duty with ownership. The findings, though ennabled by BEA, are not the property of BEA. Likewise, "proprietary" or "Patent" considerations are secondary to Public good, would you not agree? National security perhaps, but what about Public carriage has to do with espionage?
I talked neither about duty nor responsibilty (I agree, anyone should have the opportunity for taking that on themselves), but mandate (by law - remember, there are judicial proceedings going on). As to reasons for non-disclosure: that was meant in an abstract way. I'm not completely sure that the complete CVR should be published (there may be non-essential parts to be kept back out of respect for the deceased and their families), but DFR data - dump them into the public domain!