The correct sharing and classification of intelligence, especially concerning the National and Homeland Security of the United Kingdom are imperative, therefore, the following classification levels have been developed.
These classification levels will be maintained by the Home Secretary in coordination with Downing Street and the Prime Minister, who will be responsible for assigning security clearances.
Effective immediately, the following security levels now exist:
UNCLASSIFIED:
Information for the general public that can be released to tourists and civilians.
PROTECT:
Information for low-level agents within agencies that do not for the high command or senior staff of an agency.
RESTRICTED:
Information for senior-level agents within agencies, such as Senior Staff, Board of Directors and Agency Advisors.
CONFIDENTIAL:
Information for Department Directors (with the exception of business, welfare and financial departments)
SECRET:
Information for the Cabinet, Security Council and high-level Downing Street advisors.
TOP-SECRET:
Information disclosed only to the Royal Family, King, Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister and Downing Street Chief of Staff concerning high-level national security issues.
ALL INTELLIGENCE DOCUMENTS MUST NOW RECIEVE CLASSIFICATIONS. VIOLATING THESE CLASSIFICATIONS OR SHARING INTELLIGENCE WITH A LOWER-LEVEL CLASSIFICATION WHO DOES NOT HAVE ACCESS WILL BE CONSIDERED TREASON.
Regards,
CharlesLangdon
Downing Street Chief of Staff |