Paragraph 11

In section 33 (offence of failing to provide information)—

(a)

in subsection (1) after “32” insert “ or 32A ”,

(b)

in subsection (3) for “a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale” substitute—

“(a)
on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum; or
(b)
on conviction on indictment, to a fine.”

(c)

in subsection (4)(a) after “32” insert “ or 32A ”,

(d)

in subsection (5) for “a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale” substitute—

“(a)
on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum; or
(b)
on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years, or to a fine, or to both.”, and

(e)

after subsection (5) insert—

“(6)
Proceedings for an offence under this section may be brought in respect of a contravention by a person of a requirement imposed under section 32A only if OFCOM have not imposed a financial penalty under sections 32C and 32E in respect of that contravention.”