Hong Kong Ordinances

CHEMICAL WEAPONS (CONVENTION) ORDINANCE - SECT 28

Disclosure of information

PART 8

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.]