Second, they have made most less discerning citizens believe that national security interests are best served in secrecy. However, for the restrictions that seek to serve national security to be legitimate and lawful, they must meet a three-part test. At the same time in some critical aspects national security may be enhanced by limiting access to certain vital information which may harm national security or defence if unbridled exercise of right to information is permitted. Thus, national security, freedom of expression, media freedom and right to information are critical for a democratic and peaceful society. National security should not turn into regime security.

Source: Standard Digital February 04, 2018 07:41 UTC