Section 17Part 3 — Exempt Records
Records subject to legal privilege, etc.
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A record is exempt from disclosure if —
it would be privileged from production in legal proceedings on the ground of legal professional privilege;
the disclosure thereof would —
constitute an actionable breach of confidence;
be in contempt of court;
infringe the privileges of Parliament; or
it is legal advice given by or on behalf of the Attorney General or the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Records protected from production in legal proceedings on the ground of legal professional privilege shall be exempt without limitation as to time.
Defined Terms
legal professional privilege