43Search of register

43 Search of register (1) A person may apply to the registrar-general for a search of the register for an entry about a particular registrable event. (2) The registrar-general may search the register for the entry if satisfied (a) the applicant has an adequate reason for wanting the information; and (b) the giving of the information is in accordance with the statement of policies under section 46. (3) In deciding whether an applicant has an adequate reason, the registrar-general must have regard to— (a) the matters mentioned in section 42 (5); and (b) the relationship (if any) between the applicant and the person to whom the information relates; and

(c) the age of the entry; and (d) the contents of the entry. (4) The registrar-general may also have regard to any other relevant consideration.