Freedom of Information (Removal and Relaxation of Statutory Prohibitions on Disclosure of Information) Order 2004 comes into force

Implementation date: 1 January 2005

The Order amends various pieces of legislation to remove and relax prohibitions on the disclosure of information that are capable of preventing disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. This includes, for example, an amendment to the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, section 28. The Order can be viewed on the OPSI website.