Section 194N Effect of the exceptionF1

(1)

Where the disclosure of information is excepted from section 194J by section 194M, the disclosure of the information is not prevented by any obligation of confidentiality or other limitation on disclosure arising otherwise than under section 194J.

(2)

For the purpose of subsection (1), such an obligation or limitation does not include one imposed—

(a)

by, under or by virtue of any enactment, or

(b)

by any interdict or other court order applying in connection with this section.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Ss. 194M-194T and cross-heading inserted (24.9.2012) by Criminal Cases (Punishment and Review) (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 7), ss. 3(3), 5(2); S.S.I. 2012/249, art. 2

Notes on Part XA

Textual amendments

F1: Pt. XA (ss. 194A-194L) inserted (1.1.1998 for the purpose of inserting ss. 194A, 194E and 194G, otherwise 1.4.1999) by 1997 c. 48, s. 25(1); S.I. 1997/3004, art. 2, Sch.; S.I. 1999/652, art. 2, Sch. (subject to art. 3)

Modifications

C1: Pt. XA (ss. 194A-194L) extended (1.4.1999) by S.I. 1999/1181, art. 2