5E Other Laws Affecting Broadcasting : Police Enquiries
Whilst there can be a legal obligation to answer questions properly asked by a court of law, there is no legal duty to provide information to the police for their inquiries, save in exceptional circumstances e.g. if the matter relates to a breach of section 1 of the Official Secrets Act 1911 regarding national security, or relates to terrorist offences. See "Terrorism" below. However, programme-makers must never be dishonest or attempt to mislead the police in their enquiries, as this may constitute an attempt to pervert the course of justice, a criminal offence.