Section 271 Offence of failure to comply with a directionI1I2
United Kingdom
Any person who, without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with a direction given to the person under section 269 commits an offence and is liable—
on summary conviction in England and Wales, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding the general limit in a magistrates’ court or a fine (or both);
on summary conviction in Scotland, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum (or both);
on summary conviction in Northern Ireland, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum (or both);
on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or a fine (or both).
Annotations
Commencement
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S. 271 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1)
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S. 271 in force at 11.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(c)(ii)