IEA Section 123 — Evidence as to affairs of State

Summary

No one is allowed to present evidence that comes from unpublished official records about state affairs unless the head of the relevant government department gives permission. That officer can decide to allow or deny this permission based on their own judgment.

Official Text

No one shall be permitted to give any evidence derived from unpublished official records relating to any affairs of State, except with the permission of the officer at the head of the department concerned, who shall give or withhold such permission as he thinks fit.

Old <-> New Code Mapping

• BSA §129 — Evidence as to affairs of State