21. In section 87 (defences to liability under section 86)—
(a)in subsection (5) omit “or in Northern Ireland”; and
(b)after subsection (6) insert—
“(6A) The Department of Justice in Northern Ireland may by order make provision prescribing circumstances in which a person who discloses information as mentioned in section 86(1) is not guilty in Northern Ireland of an offence under that section.”