High Court of Zambia - 1997

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May 1997
Conviction under State Security Act requires classified information and recipient's knowledge or reasonable belief of illegality.
Publication of alleged classified material – Whether published material constitutes a "classified matter" under the State Security Act – Classification by authorised officer not determinative – Mens rea requirement: knowledge or reasonable grounds to believe communication was in contravention – Referendum information not shown to threaten state security
21 May 1997