Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-10-31 12:15:07 UTC - SOMEWHAT_HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 552BCE28F8F19FC0F4B291A229BFE3823F2DFF749254531C5F61B2E24BDD17FB
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Original Note:
A D-notice advises the press the subjects of stories. it is advisable not to publish because of damage to national security; they are voluntary & have no legal standing, but most editors complied. SW "admittedly" has not sought DSMA advice. Broad spectrum sources links: https://www.theguardian.com/media/2015/jul/31/d-notice-system-state-media-press-freedom https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12682011/UK-SAS-standby-Cyprus-rescue-British-hostages-Gaza-Hamas-Israel.html https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2023/10/30/phuq-o30.html
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