Govt's might vs citizens' right

A few weeks ago four opposition politicians were questioned by the police for disclosing confidential contents of highway toll agreements between the Government and private concessionaries. Several citizens’ groups including Transparency International were quick in expressing concern about the use of the Official Secrets Act in this situation. It was argued, and rightly so, that the imperatives of good government demand more openness in government and protection for whistle-blowers. Those who act in the public interest to expose corrupt practices in government should be viewed as public benefactors, and not as criminals.