Adler v George (1964) addressed the meaning of the term "in the vicinity of" under the Official Secrets Act 1920. The defendant, obstructing an officer inside a prohibited area, argued that the law only applied to actions near, but not within, such places.
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🏛️ Court: Queen's Bench Division 🗓️ Judgment Date: 30 January 1964 🗂️ Where Reported: [1964] 2 Q.B. 7; [1964] 2 W.L.R. 542; [1964] 1 All E.R. 628 📍 Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
⚖️ Legal Principles
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Interpretation of "In the Vicinity of": The court clarified that the phrase "in the vicinity of" under the Official Secrets Act 1920, should be interpreted broadly. This includes actions occurring both near and within a prohibited place.