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Information that falls into the categories below will not be disclosed if it is not considered to be in the public's interest.

  • information intended for publication at a future date 
  • information required to be exempt to safeguard national security 
  • information that would prejudice national defence or the armed forces 
  • information that would prejudice international relations 
  • information that would prejudice relations between the UK, Scottish, NI or Welsh governments 
  • information that would prejudice the economic or financial interests
  • information held to investigate criminal proceedings 
  • information that would prejudice the prevention or detention of crime
  • information that would prejudice account auditting 
  • information relating to the development of government policy
  • information that would prejudice the effective conduct of public affairs 
  • information relating to communications with the Crown
  • information where disclosure would endanger anyone’s physical or mental health or safety 
  • information that is required to be made available to the public under the Environmental Information Regulations 
  • information subject to legal professional privilege 
  • information that is a trade secret, or where disclosure would prejudice commercial interests

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