State Secrets Act of 2025
Royal Decree-Law No. VIII-2025-02
The State Secrets Act of 2025
Assented under the Authority of Her Majesty Marie-Adélina the First, Sovereign of the Kingdom of Navassa
WHEREAS it is the solemn duty of the Crown to preserve the security, stability, and sovereignty of the Kingdom,
WHEREAS the protection of classified information is essential to the defense, governance, and diplomatic integrity of the Realm,
WHEREAS it is imperative to establish strict measures governing the handling, transmission, and disclosure of State Secrets,
NOW, THEREFORE, by the sovereign authority vested in Us, We do hereby decree, proclaim, and ordain the following provisions as the State Secrets Act of 2025, which shall have the full force of law within all territories under Our dominion:
ARTICLE I – PURPOSE AND SCOPE
This Royal Decree establishes the legal framework for the classification, protection, and regulation of State Secrets within the Kingdom.
The provisions herein shall apply to:
All individuals serving under the Crown, including government officials, personnel, officers, and advisors.
Any entity, institution, or individual entrusted with access to classified information.
Any foreign entity or agent acting within the Realm with access to State Secrets.
ARTICLE II – DEFINITION OF STATE SECRETS
State Secrets shall be defined as any information, document, communication, or material designated as classified by the Crown or its appointed authority, including but not limited to:
Matters of defense, strategy, and intelligence operations.
Diplomatic communications and foreign relations of the Realm.
Economic and trade policies vital to the security of the State.
Internal affairs, law enforcement intelligence, and classified investigations.
Royal decrees, orders, or correspondence marked as confidential.
Any other information deemed classified by the Crown in the interest of national security.
ARTICLE III – CLASSIFICATION AND ACCESS
Classification Levels:
Royal Secret (RS): Information known only to the Sovereign and designated high-ranking officials.
Top Secret (TS): Information critical to the security of the Realm, accessible only to the Crown Council and authorized personnel with the highest clearance.
Secret (S): Sensitive government or defence data requiring strict confidentiality.
Restricted (R): Confidential information requiring limited circulation and handling under strict security protocols.
Declassified (D): Formerly confidential information that is now allowed for general consumption.
Authority of Classification:
The Sovereign and First Secretary of State shall have the supreme authority to designate and declassify information.
Any government official, military officer, or royal advisor entrusted with classified information shall be bound by this Decree.
Obligation of Confidentiality:
No person shall disclose, transmit, or reveal any State Secret without express royal authorization.
Any individual granted access to State Secrets shall take an Oath of Secrecy before assuming their duties.
ARTICLE IV – PROHIBITIONS AND PENALTIES
Unauthorized Disclosure:
Any individual found guilty of intentionally or negligently disclosing a State Secret shall be subject to prosecution under the full weight of the law.
Penalties may include:
Revocation of titles, privileges, or citizenship within the Realm.
Permanent ban from the Kingdom, upon sovereign decree.
Where applicable by law, legal action taken at the macronational level.
Espionage and Treason:
Any person who transmits, sells, or conveys State Secrets to a foreign entity, adversary, or unauthorized party shall be charged with high treason and punished accordingly.
The Crown reserves the right to impose the highest penalty under royal law.
Negligence and Recklessness:
Any person who negligently mishandles, loses, or facilitates unauthorized access to classified information shall be subject to administrative, civil, or criminal penalties, and may face additional macronational penalties where applicable.
ARTICLE V – OVERSIGHT AND ENFORCEMENT
Secretariat of State shall be responsible for:
The classification and protection of State Secrets.
The investigation of breaches, espionage, and unauthorized disclosures.
The enforcement of penalties and legal proceedings against violators.
The High Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction over cases concerning violations of this Decree.
The Crown shall reserve the right to issue special pardons or exemptions in exceptional cases where disclosure serves the supreme interest of the Kingdom.
ARTICLE VI – FINAL PROVISIONS
This Royal Decree shall take effect immediately upon its issuance and shall remain in force unless amended or repealed by express royal order.
Any prior laws, decrees, or ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of this Decree shall be null and void.
The Crown, through the Office of the Sovereign, shall maintain the sole authority to amend or interpret this Decree as necessary.
