Decisions

How the PFCC publishes decisions 

All decisions taken by the PFCC will have regard to the following matters:

• The presumption in favour of openness and transparency
• The need for consultation with interested parties
• The need to take account of relevant professional advice from appropriate officers
• The need for clarity of aims and desired outcomes
• The need to identify the range of options considered
• The need to give reasons and explanation for a decision
• The need to have due regard to the Government Security Classifications (GSC) when considering disclosure of reports and documents supplied to him