No. 27 333 Freedom of Information 2003 (c) infringe the privileges of Parliament. 35. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a public authority shall give access to an exempt document where there is reasonable evidence that significant Disclosure o f exempt document in the public i nterest (a) abuse of authority or neglect i n the performance of official duty; (b) injustice to an individual; (c) danger to the health or safety of an individual or of the public; or (d) unauthorised use of public funds; has or is likely to have occurred or in the circumstances giving access to the document is justified in the public interest having regard both to any benefit and to any damage that may arise from doing so. 36. (1) The Minister may, in consultation with a public authority, by order, declare a document to which sections 25 to 35 are not applicable, to be an exempt document for the purposes of this Act on the grounds of national interest. Duty of authorities to act in good faith (2) In considering whether or not to claim exemption under this Part, the public authority shall act in good faith and use its best endeavours to achieve the object of this Act to afford to members of the public maximum access to official documents consistent with national or public interest. PART V NUSCELLANEOUS 37. (1) Where access has been given to a document and (a) the access was required by this Act to be given; or (b) the access was authorised by an officer having authority, in accordance with section 2 3, to make decisions i n respect of requests, in the bona fide belief that the access was required by this Act to be given, Protection against actions for defamation or breach of confidence