Part 1Terrorist Asset-Freezing

CHAPTER 3Information

Other

25Application of provisions

1

Nothing done under this Chapter is to be treated as a breach of any restriction imposed by statute or otherwise.

2

But nothing in this Chapter authorises a disclosure that—

a

contravenes the Data Protection Act 1998, or

b

is prohibited by Part 1 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000.

3

Nothing in this Chapter is to be read as requiring a person who has acted as counsel or solicitor for any person to disclose any privileged information in their possession in that capacity.

4

This Chapter does not limit the circumstances in which information may be disclosed apart from this Chapter.

5

This Chapter does not limit the powers of the Treasury to impose conditions in connection with the discharge of their functions under section 17 (licences).

6

In this section—

  • “information” includes documents;

  • “privileged information” means information with respect to which a claim to legal professional privilege (in Scotland, to confidentiality of communications) could be maintained in legal proceedings.