Information Commissioner considers FOIA exemption for legally privileged information | Practical Law

Information Commissioner considers FOIA exemption for legally privileged information | Practical Law

The Information Commissioner has ordered the DTI to release information relating to its investigation into allegations that British American Tobacco has been involved in smuggling in the third world. However, the order does not extend to information which is protected by legal professional privilege or prohibited from disclosure under the Companies Act 1985.

Information Commissioner considers FOIA exemption for legally privileged information

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Information Commissioner considers FOIA exemption for legally privileged information

Law stated as at 26 Jul 2006United Kingdom
The Information Commissioner has ordered the DTI to release information relating to its investigation into allegations that British American Tobacco has been involved in smuggling in the third world. However, the order does not extend to information which is protected by legal professional privilege or prohibited from disclosure under the Companies Act 1985.