Where your information request falls into a Qualified Exemption category we will have to carry out a Public Interest test before we can either release the information or refuse your request.
Section 22 Information intended for future publication
Section 24 National Security
Section 26 Defence
Section 27 International relations
Section 28 Relations within the United Kingdom
Section 29 The Economy
Section 30 Investigations and proceedings conducted by Public Authorities
Section 31 Law Enforcement
Section 33 Audit functions
Section 35 Formulation of government policy, etc
Section 36 Prejudice to effective conduct of public affairs
Section 37 Communications with Her Majesty, etc. and honours
Section 38 Health & Safety
Section 39 Environmental Information
Section 42 Legal professional privilege
Section 43 Commercial interests
Requests that fall within Section 39 (Environmental Information) can be considered within the scope of the Environmental Information Regulations (2004).
