Paragraph 26 I1

England, Wales and Scotland

(1)

Schedule 24 (punishment of offences) is amended as follows.

(2)

For the entry for section 449(2) substitute—

“
449(6) Wrongful disclosure of information to which section 449 applies.
1. On indictment.
2. Summary.
2 years, or a fine; or both.
F1the general limit in a magistrates’ court, or the statutory maximum; or both.
”.

(3)

For the entry for section 451 substitute—

“
451 Providing false information in purported compliance with section 447.
1. On indictment.
2. Summary.
2 years, or a fine; or both.
F2the general limit in a magistrates’ court, or the statutory maximum; or both.
”.

(4)

After the entry for section 451 insert—

“
453A(5) Intentionally obstructing a person lawfully acting under section 453A(2) or (4).
1. On indictment.
2. Summary.
A fine.
The statutory maximum.
”.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words in Sch. 2 para. 26(2) substituted (E.W.) (7.2.2023 at 12.00 p.m.) by The Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Powers) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/149), regs. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. Pt. 1 table
F2: Words in Sch. 2 para. 26(3) substituted (E.W.) (7.2.2023 at 12.00 p.m.) by The Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Powers) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/149), regs. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. Pt. 1 table

Commencement

I1: Sch. 2 para. 26 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2004/3322, art. 2(2), Sch. 2 (with arts. 4-13)