Paragraph 32 I1

Section 77 (regulation of security of civil nuclear industry) is amended as follows.

In subsection (3)(a)(ii), for the words following “term” substitute “ not exceeding 12 months (in England and Wales or Scotland) or 6 months (in Northern Ireland), or a fine (in England and Wales) or a fine not exceeding £20,000 (in Scotland and Northern Ireland), or both ”.

After that subsection insert—

“(3A)

In relation to an offence committed before the commencement of section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (general limit on magistrates' court's power to imprison), the reference to 12 months in subsection (3)(a)(ii), as it has effect in England and Wales, is to be read as a reference to 6 months.”

In subsection (5)(a), for “the Health and Safety Executive” substitute “ the Office for Nuclear Regulation ”.