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May 1997
People v M’membe and Other (HP 38 of 1996) [1997] ZMHC 1 (21 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