CHEMICAL WEAPONS (CONVENTION)
ORDINANCE
Ord. No. 26 of 2003
A1081
- (b) subsection (8) shall apply to the amendment as it applies to the authorization;
- (c) the Commissioner or magistrate, as the case may be, may issue further amendments varying the specified area and in such a case paragraphs (a) and (b) shall apply accordingly.
[cf. 1996 c. 6 s. 25 U.K.]
PART 8
Disclosure of information
28. Disclosure of information
(1) This section applies to information if—
- (a) it was obtained under, or in connection with anything done under, this Ordinance or the Convention; and
- (b) it relates to a particular business or other activity carried on by any person.
(2) So long as the business or activity continues to be carried on the information shall not be disclosed except—
- (a) with the consent of the person for the time being carrying on the business or activity;
- (b) in connection with anything done for the purposes of the Convention;
- (c) in the performance of duties imposed by this Ordinance or in connection with anything done for the purposes of this Ordinance;
- (d) in connection with the investigation of any criminal offence or for the purposes of any criminal proceedings;
- (e) in connection with the enforcement of any restriction on imports or exports;
- (f) in connection with anything done for the purposes of ensuring the security of Hong Kong;
- (g) in dealing with an emergency involving danger to the public;
- (h) to the International Court of Justice for the purpose of enabling that Court to deal with any dispute referred to it under the Convention; or
- (i) that it is permitted by law.
[cf. 1996 c. 6 s. 32(1) & (2) U.K.]