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 OFFICIAL SECRETS ACT, 1963
OFFICIAL SECRETS ACT, 1963
PART I PRELIMINARY
1 Short title.
2 Interpretation.
3 Repeals.
PART II OFFICIAL INFORMATION
4 Disclosure of official information.
5 Disclosure of confidential information in official contracts.
6 Retention of documents and articles.
7 Offences relating to official dies, seals and stamps.
8 Forgery, etc., of official documents.
PART III COMMUNICATION OF INFORMATION TO THE PREJUDICE OF THE SAFETY OR PRESERVATION OF THE STATE
9 Acts contrary to safety or preservation of State.
10 Communication with foreign agents or members of unlawful organisations.
11 Harbouring offenders and failure to report offences.
12 Proceeding in camera.
PART IV LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AND SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS
13 Offences.
14 Restriction on prosecution.
15 Arrest without warrant.
16 Search warrants.
17 Obtaining information as to suspect offences.
18 Power to require the production of telegrams.

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE SAFEGUARDING OF OFFICIAL INFORMATION.

[5th February, 1963.]

BE IT ENACTED BY THE OIREACHTAS AS FOLLOWS:—

Source: Irish Statute Book Database

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