Constraints on the Freedom of the Dissemination of Scientific Knowledge

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Kenneth J. Keith

Victoria University of Wellington, Te Herenga Waka - Faculty of Law

Date Written: December 7, 1976

Abstract

Kenneth Keith considers this topic within the broader context of access to government information. He first discusses the law relating to government information; in the course of that discussion some of the relevant policy factors are examined, for there is no clear divide between much of the law and the policy. Secondly, the author notes some of the ways in which government has become more open. Thirdly, he looks at the impact of such policies on government science. Finally, in concluding, he makes a brief reference to the proposals for amendments to the Official Secrets Act and for freedom of information legislation.

Keywords: Official information, freedom of information, state secrecy, government science, Official Secrets Act

JEL Classification: K23

Suggested Citation

Keith, Kenneth J., Constraints on the Freedom of the Dissemination of Scientific Knowledge (December 7, 1976). (1976) NZLJ 512, Victoria University of Wellington Legal Research Paper Series, Keith Paper No. 4/2017, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2341302

Kenneth J. Keith (Contact Author)

Victoria University of Wellington, Te Herenga Waka - Faculty of Law ( email )

PO Box 600
Wellington, 6140
New Zealand

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