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PUBLIC INTEREST DISCLOSURE ACT 2008 (NO 38 OF 2008) - SECT 33

Removal of material if publication not in public interest

    (1)     Before giving a report to the Minister under section 32, the Commissioner must give the Police Commissioner an opportunity to consider its content.

    (2)     The Police Commissioner may, by written notice, request the removal of any material the publication of which:

    (a)     may materially prejudice an ongoing investigation by a police officer; or

    (b)     would endanger the safety of any person; or

    (c)     would not otherwise be in the public interest.

    (3)     The notice must state the reasons for the request.

    (4)     After considering the request and the reasons for it, the Commissioner must give the Police Commissioner written notice of the Commissioner's decision and, if the request is refused, the reasons for the refusal.



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