[448A Protection in relation to certain disclosures: information provided to Secretary of State]
Companies Act 1985 (1985 c 6) | Legislation

[448A  Protection in relation to certain disclosures: information provided to Secretary of State]

[(1)     A person who makes a relevant disclosure is not liable by reason only of that disclosure in any proceedings relating to a breach of an obligation of confidence.

(2)     A relevant disclosure is a disclosure which satisfies each of the following conditions—

(a)     it is made to the Secretary

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