A number of amendments were proposed but were rejected while finalizing the Bill. These amendments relate to the following clauses: . Clause 1(4) - the proposal was to delete it . Clause 2(j) - the proposal was to reinsert the original clause 2(j) . Clause 4 - the proposal was to delete the whole clause . Clause 15 - the proposal was to delete the whole clause alternatively, insert a public interest defence (three separate proposals which were rejected) . Clause 18 - the proposal was to insert an additional (c) to provide for automatic declassification in the event of a failure to review . Clause 38 - the proposal was to substitute the words "activity or prejudice" with "activity and prejudice". . Clause 43 - the proposal was to insert a provision for a public interest defence (there were three separate proposals which were all rejected) . Clause 44 - the proposal was to insert a provision for a public interest defence (there were three separate proposals which were rejected) . There was a proposal to add a public domain defence to the Bill. This proposal was also rejected.