0-18 years guidance: Sharing information without consent

1. 46. If a child or young person does not agree to disclosure there are still circumstances in which you should disclose information:
2. 1. a. when there is an overriding public interest in the disclosure
   2. b. when you judge that the disclosure is in the best interests of a child or young person who does not have the maturity or understanding to make a decision about disclosure
   3. c. when disclosure is required by law.

Subsections of Sharing information without consent

• Public interest (paragraphs 47-50)
• Disclosures when a child lacks the capacity to consent (paragraph 51)
• Disclosures required by law (paragraph 52)