Access to archived files (FOI)

Request

I have approached Archives for two files but they are restricted, hence the Freedom of Information request.

File Codes

D/G/A1/16/10/2 and D/G/A1/16/10/3.

Response

The archive records referenced are each comprised of two files. We have reviewed the files to establish whether it is possible to open them.

After review we have authorised the opening of one file of each of D/G/A1/16/10/2 and D/G/A1/16/10/3. The remaining files contain information that is exempt from release under Article 41 (International Relations) of the Freedom of Information (Jersey) Law 2011.

The files that are not exempt are now open and available to the public. They can be viewed on request at the Jersey Archive.

Article applied

Article 41 International relations

(1) Information is qualified exempt information if its disclosure would, or would be likely to, prejudice relations between Jersey and –

(a) the United Kingdom;

(b) a State other than Jersey;

(c) an international organization; or

(d) an international court.

(2) Information is qualified exempt information if its disclosure would, or would be likely to, prejudice –

(a) any Jersey interests abroad; or

(b) the promotion or protection by Jersey of any such interest.

(3) Information is also qualified exempt information if it is confidential information obtained from –

(a) a State other than Jersey;

(b) an international organization; or

(c) an international court.