PART 8 - PROTECTION OF NATIONAL SECURITY OR THIRD PARTY INFORMATION
National security
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Information or evidence involving national security—
(1)This section applies if a person who has been requested to give information or evidence—
(a)refuses to do so on the ground that disclosure would prejudice the national security interests of New Zealand; or
(b)refers the matter to the Attorney-General on the ground that disclosure would prejudice the national security interests of New Zealand.
(2)If this section applies, the Attorney-General must determine whether or not he or she is of the opinion that the giving of information or evidence would prejudice New Zealand's national security interests.
(3)If the Attorney-General confirms that he or she is of the opinion that disclosure would prejudice New Zealand's national security interests, the matter must be dealt with in accordance with the process specified in sections 161 and 162.
(4)If, having following the specified process, the matter has not been resolved, the Attorney-General may refuse the request or decline to authorise the provision of the information or giving of the evidence, as the case may be.
Cf Statute, articles 72(2), 93(4)
Confidentiality re national security
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