Regulation 6 Restrictions on disclosure

The applicant may request an order that some or all of the information in a document submitted in connection with an application for a telecommunications restriction order, or an appeal against a decision made under these Regulations, is not to be disclosed, without the permission of the court, to any person who is not a party to the proceedings.

If satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest do so, the sheriff may impose restrictions on the disclosure of information to a party to the proceedings.

Where an application is made for an order under this regulation, it should be made by summary application and detail any restriction on disclosure that is being sought.

Where information mentioned in paragraph (1) is to be disclosed to any person, other than a party to the proceedings, it will not be so disclosed until 5 working days have passed since the granting of the telecommunications restriction order, or any appeal in the proceedings is disposed of.