Paragraph 5D OffenceF1

(1)

It is an offence for a person intentionally—

(a)

to disclose information about statements made, opinions expressed, arguments advanced or votes cast by members of a jury in the course of their deliberations in proceedings at an inquest, or

(b)

to solicit or obtain such information,

subject to the exceptions in paragraphs 5E to 5G.

(2)

A person guilty of an offence under this paragraph is liable, on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or a fine (or both).

(3)

Proceedings for an offence under this paragraph may not be instituted except by or with the consent of the Attorney General.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Sch. 6 Pt. 1A paras. 5D-5G inserted (13.4.2015) by Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 (c. 2), s. 95(1), Sch. 13 para. 6; S.I. 2015/778, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 79 (with Sch. 2 para. 4(b))