

Grant Donaldson SC on balancing open justice and national security
Dec 5, 2023
Grant Donaldson SC discusses the need for transparency in national security proceedings and recommends narrowing the definition of national security. The podcast explores controversial cases held in complete secrecy and the impact of national security legislation on trials. It also discusses the fight for public disclosure of information and the limitations faced by a military lawyer accused of sharing confidential information. Grant Donaldson's final report includes 40 recommendations on balancing open justice and national security, emphasizing the importance of transparency in the courts.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Secrecy and Controversy: Cases in National Security
02:04 • 16min
Contrasting Circumstances and Consent: Trials in Secret or Publicly
17:40 • 2min
Case of Military Lawyer Accused of Sharing Confidential Information and the Impact of National Security Legislation
20:07 • 3min
Balancing Open Justice and National Security: Recommendations and the Role of the Attorney General
23:21 • 4min
Balancing Open Justice and National Security
26:56 • 2min