Country Quote by Kenneth Clarke
“No country anywhere in the world allows material that genuinely puts national security at risk into the public domain, and that includes a courtroom.”
About This Quote
Source Parliamentary Debate, UK House of Commons, 2002
National security must be protected from public disclosure, even in legal settings, to prevent risks to the state.
In simple terms: Security info should stay private to protect the nation.
Limit public exposure of sensitive data.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- court cases
- government documents
- media reporting
- legislative drafting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How should societies balance openness and security?
- When is secrecy justified?
Balancing transparency with security is challenging.