ABSTRACT
This chapter focuses on crimes of espionage. Besides espionage, sabotage, and terrorist attacks which are covered by specific statutes, these peacetime threats encompass obstruction, demonstrations, and other activities by protest groups, whether at prohibited places or elsewhere such as on roads. In other words, genuine concern was raised by the committee in its report that threats of espionage and sabotage would be greater at these 'prohibited places' if physical security is lessened as a result of privatization. A 'prohibited place' may be one either belonging to H. Majesty or owned privately but the methods of protecting such places need careful reassessment, so that the transfer of ownership or changes in management do not make them more vulnerable to acts including espionage and sabotage. Furthermore, the author's suggest that the borderline between a demonstration and sabotage may not always be clearcut. Espionage and related offences are the theme of the chapter.
