Freedom of Information Act 2016
90Giving direction to act contrary to Act etc
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90 Giving direction to act contrary to Act etc (1) A person commits an offence if— (a) the person gives a direction to someone else who is required to exercise a function under this Act; and (b) the direction is to engage in conduct that is contrary to the requirements of this Act; and (c) the person knows the conduct is contrary to the requirements of this Act. (2) A person commits an offence if— (a) the person gives a direction to someone else to engage in conduct; and (b) the person gives the direction with the intention that the conduct would prevent the disclosure of government information; and (c) the disclosure of the information would, or could reasonably be expected to, be required under this Act.