Energy Act 2016 (c. 20)

PART 2 U.K. Further functions of the OGA relating to offshore petroleum

CHAPTER 6 U.K. Disclosure

Permitted disclosures U.K.

69 Disclosure for purpose of proceedings U.K.

(1) Section 61 does not prohibit a disclosure of protected material by the OGA for the purposes of, or in connection with—

(a) civil proceedings, or

(b) arbitration proceedings.

(2) Section 61 does not prohibit a disclosure of protected material by the OGA for the purposes of, or in connection with—

(a) the investigation or prosecution of criminal offences, or

(b) the prevention of criminal activity.

Commencement Information

I1 S. 69 in force at 1.10.2016 by S.I. 2016/920, reg. 2(b)