131. Notwithstanding the foregoing, where required in the public interest, the Minister or the fire investigation commissioner may disclose, publish or release information that has not been made public contained in an investigation report or inquiry report or in appended documents.
However, the report of a peace officer not filed as evidence during a hearing cannot be disclosed, published or released by the fire investigation commissioner except with the express permission of the Minister or a person authorized by the Minister for that purpose.