Explanatory Notes

Freedom of Information Act 2000

2000 CHAPTER 36

30th November 2000

Commentary on Sections

Part II:  Exempt information

Section 25: Certificates under ss 23 and 24: supplementary provisions

97.Section 25 makes supplementary provision to the certification process under sections 23 and 24, for evidential purposes. It restricts the power to sign a certificate to a Cabinet Minister, the Attorney General, the Attorney General for Northern Ireland or the Advocate General for Scotland.