Crime and Disorder Xxx 0000. A public authority must have some legal power entitling it to share the information. The Crime and Disorder Xxx 0000 recognises that key authorities, such as councils and the police, have a responsibility for the delivery of a wide range of services within the community. Section 17 places a duty on them to have due regard to the need to prevent crime and disorder in their area. Section 115 provides any person with the power, but not an obligation, to disclose information to relevant authorities (e.g. the police, health or local authorities) and their cooperating bodies where this is necessary or expedient for the purposes of any provision of the Act. Information sharing through this agreement is lawful under the Act as the objectives of this agreement contribute to these purposes.
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Samples: Sharing Agreement, Information Sharing Agreement, Information Sharing Agreement
