# Coroners and Justice Act 2009, Paragraph 5D: Offence


(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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/25/schedule/6/paragraph/5D (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/coroners-and-justice-act-2009/schedule-6/paragraph-5D
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