Paragraph 19 I1

(1)

Paragraph 2 does not prohibit a disclosure of protected information which is made—

(a)

by the ONR, an inspector, a health and safety inspector or an ONR inquiry official, and

(b)

for any of the purposes specified in section 17(2)(a) to (d) of the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (criminal proceedings and investigations).

(2)

Section 18 of that Act (restriction on disclosure of information for overseas purposes) has effect in relation to a disclosure authorised by sub-paragraph (1) as it has effect in relation to a disclosure authorised by any of the provisions to which section 17 of that Act applies.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Sch. 9 para. 19 in force at 1.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/251, art. 4