Explanatory Notes

Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009

2009 CHAPTER 11

21 July 2009

Commentary

Part 1: Border Functions

Use and disclosure of information

Section 20: Supply of Revenue and Customs information

95.Section 20 inserts two new sections after section 41 of the UKBA 2007, which enable HMRC and RCPO to disclose customs information to designated customs officials, the Secretary of State by whom general customs functions are exercisable, the Director and any other person acting on behalf of these persons. It also sets out the circumstances where the further onward disclosure of personal customs information provided through those channels may be allowed.