# Data Protection Act 1984 (repealed 1.3.2000), Paragraph 12

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Any person who—
(a) intentionally obstructs a person in the execution of a warrant issued under this Schedule; or
(b) fails without reasonable excuse to give any person executing such a warrant such assistance as he may reasonably require for the execution of the warrant,
shall be guilty of an offence.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/35/schedule/4/paragraph/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/data-protection-act-1984-repealed-132000/schedule-4/paragraph-12
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