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Legislation
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Defamation Act
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The law of defamation aims to balance the right of free speech with protecting a person's reputation against harm
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Obscene Publications Act
It creates a power where, in accordance with a warrant, police can seize obscene materials
The Act also offers the defence of 'public good'. This means that a court would not convict a person if they can justify the publication of the material as being for the public good
Official Secrets Act
criminalises espionage by prohibiting certain conduct that is carried out with a purpose prejudicial to the safety of interests of the UK, including obtaining or disclosing information which would be 'useful to an enemy'