Section 27 applies to the following two categories of information:
information whose disclosure would be likely to prejudice international
relations. (The term "international relations" means relations
between the UK and any other state, international organisation or court,
or the interests of the UK abroad or the promotion or protection of
those interests.)
confidential information obtained from another state, an international
organisation or an international court.
Key points:
Departments should be alive to the need to consult the Foreign and
Commonwealth Office in connection with the application of section 27
Section 27 is subject to a public interest balance.
