[F1Part IVAE+W+S Protected disclosures]

Textual Amendments

F1Pt. IVA (ss. 43A-43L) inserted (2.7.1998 for specified purposes and otherwise 2.7.1999) by 1998 c. 23, s. 1; S.I. 1999/1547, art. 2

[F143L Other interpretative provisions.E+W+S

(1)In this Part—

  • qualifying disclosure” has the meaning given by section 43B;

  • the relevant failure”, in relation to a qualifying disclosure, has the meaning given by section 43B(5).

(2)In determining for the purposes of this Part whether a person makes a disclosure for purposes of personal gain, there shall be disregarded any reward payable by or under any enactment.

(3)Any reference in this Part to the disclosure of information shall have effect, in relation to any case where the person receiving the information is already aware of it, as a reference to bringing the information to his attention.]