Restriction on disclosure of information
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58.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), if a person discloses any information obtained by him in the carrying out of any functions conferred by this Order, he shall be guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.
(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to information which is disclosed–
(a)by a person who is, or acts on behalf of a person who is, a public authority for the purposes of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (c. 36), and the information is not held by the authority on behalf of another person;
(b)for the purposes of any legal proceedings (including an arbitration);
(c)for the purposes of a report of any such proceedings; or
(d)otherwise in the execution of the person’s duty.