[2007] EWHC 2608 (QB)

In light of evidence uncovered following a covert investigation by the security services, the Ministry of Defence Police had had reasonable suspicion for believing that a major in the army had committed an offence contrary to the Official Secrets Act 1989 s.2 and therefore it had been appropriate for them to conduct an investigation into the allegations including obtaining search warrants and arresting the major for interview, despite the fact that no charges were eventually brought.

QBD (Saunders J)

09/11/2007