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<body>Way back in the 60's when I was a Radio Officer in the UK Merchant Navy I had to sign a document to say that I was bound by the "Secrecy of Communications Act" which meant that I was not only to disclose or use to gain a pecuniary advantage any information that I had received, either intended for me or for anyone else, but I could not even admit to the existence or reception of any information other than to the intended recipient.<div><br /></div><div>Later on I joined the Royal Naval Reserve as a Radio Operator and had to sign the "Official Secrets Act" which also meant that I could not tell anybody about some equipment that I had knowledge about. These acts are still in force and there is no let out clause so I can't tell anybody anything!</div><div><br /></div><div>The penalties for some of these offences are somewhat severe, especially in wartime. Did you know that sabotage to one of Her Majesty's ships still carries the death penalty?</div><div><br /></div><div>On that happy note - cheers - Martin.</div></body></html>