Section 64: Removal of exemptions: historical records in public record offices.

Freedom of Information Act 2000 · 2000 c. 36View on legislation.gov.uk

Part VI: Historical records and records in Public Record Office or Public Record Office of Northern Ireland

Information contained in a historical record in the Public Record Office or the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland cannot be exempt information by virtue of section 21 or 22.

In relation to any information falling within section 23(1) which is contained in a historical record in the Public Record Office or the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland, section 2(3) shall have effect with the omission of the reference to section 23.

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