4 CAP. 496.] FREEDOM OF INFORMATION accordance with article 13(1) and (2). (4) This Act shall not apply to documents held by: (a) the Electoral Commission; (b) the Employment Commission; (c) the Public Service Commission; (d) the Office of the Attorney General; (e) the National Audit Office; (f) the Security Service; or (g) the Broadcasting Authority, in so far as such documents relate to its functions under article 119(1) of the Constitution; or (h) the Ombudsman. PART II SUBMISSION AND HANDLING OF REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION Manner in which requests for access shall be made. 6. (1) An applicant’s request to a public authority in terms of article 3 shall (a) be delivered in writing, including by post or electronically, subject to paragraph (e), to an office of the public authority; and (b) provide such information concerning the document as is reasonably necessary to enable a responsible officer of the public authority to identify it; and (c) include a copy of the applicant’s identity card or residence permit, or make reference to the identity card or residence permit in such a way as may be specified by regulations issued under article 42(a); (d) specify a postal address at which notices under this Act may, if necessary, be sent to the applicant; and (e) be accompanied by any fee payable in accordance with article 9(3). (2) No applicant shall be required to justify or give any reasons for a request under this Act, and any beliefs of public authorities as to what are the applicant’s reasons for seeking access shall not affect that request. Public authority’s duty to assist applicants. 7. Where an eligible person (a) wishes to make a request to a public authority; or (b) has made to a public authority a request that does not comply with article 6, it is the duty of the public authority to take reasonable steps to assist the person to make the request in a manner that complies with article 6, and it shall do so at no charge. Transfer of requests. 8. Where a request in accordance with article 6 is made to a