Freedom of Information Act, 2020 (2) 24. 25. Zimbabwe Information may not be refused in terms of subsection (1) to the extent that it consists of information— (a) already publicly available; or (b) about a third party who has consented in terms of section 33(2) or otherwise in writing to its disclosure to the applicant concerned. Protection of safety of individuals and property (1) An information officer of an entity shall refuse a request for access to any information of the entity if the disclosure could reasonably be expected to endanger the life or physical safety of an individual. (2) An information officer of an entity may refuse a request for access to information of the entity if its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or impair— (a) the security of any property whatsoever; or (b) the methods, systems, plans or procedures for the protection any property whatsoever; or (c) the safety of the public or any section of the public. Protection of information in bail proceedings, law enforcement and other legal proceedings (1) An information officer of a public entity, public commercial entity or holder of a statutory office— (a) shall refuse a request for access to information if access to that information is prohibited in terms of section 117A(10) of the Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act [Chapter 9:07]; or (b) may refuse a request for access to information if— (i) the record contains methods, techniques, procedures or guidelines for— (A) the prevention, detection, curtailment or investigation of a contravention or possible contravention of the law; or (B) the prosecution of alleged offenders; and the disclosure of those methods, techniques, procedures or guidelines could reasonably be expected to prejudice the effectiveness of those methods, techniques, procedures or guidelines or lead to the circumvention of the law or facilitate the commission of an offence; or (ii) the prosecution of an alleged offender is being prepared or about to commence or pending and the disclosure of the information could reasonably be expected— (A) to impede that prosecution; or (B) to result in a miscarriage of justice in that prosecution; or (iii) the disclosure of the information could reasonably be expected to— (A) prejudice the investigation of a contravention or possible contravention of the law which is about to commence or is in progress or, if the investigation has been suspended or terminated, is likely to be resumed; or (B) reveal, or enable a person to ascertain, the identity of a confidential source of information in relation to the enforcement or administration of the law; or By Laws.Africa and contributors. Licensed under CC-BY. Share widely and freely. 12