32QFit and proper person: information sharing

1

A local authority may, for the purpose of another local authority deciding under this Part if a person is a fit and proper person, provide to that other authority information which falls within subsection (2).

2

Information falls within this subsection if the local authority holding the information considers that—

a

it is likely to be relevant to the other authority’s decision under this Part as to whether a person is a fit and proper person, and

b

it ought to be provided for that purpose.

3

Subsections (1) and (2) apply despite any duty of confidentiality owed to any person in respect of the information by the authority disclosing the information.