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Article 4 Publishing restrictions in relation to children

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(1)

A person who fails to comply with an order under section 22(2) of the Act commits an offence.

(2)

A person who commits an offence under paragraph (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale.

(3)

It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under paragraph (1) to show that the person did not know or have reason to believe that the publication of the material would identify the child in connection with the inquiry.