Monday 22 September 2014

MoD chiefs launch crackdown to gag staff following revelations about life on Afghan frontline

MoD chiefs launch crackdown to gag staff after Record reporter-turned-soldier revealed truth about life on Afghan frontline - Daily Record
Within days, MoD bosses imposed a draconian gagging order across the forces imposing strict controls on service personnel making contact with journalists, even in a social setting.
Any member of the Armed Forces who has any contact with a journalist must immediately notify press officers.
This applies even if they meet socially or through their family.
A senior source in the Royal Regiment of Scotland, said: “I have no idea how these rules would be imposed.

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