# Juries Act 1974, Section 20I: Offence: interpreters interfering in or influencing jury deliberations


(1) It is an offence for an interpreter appointed under section 9C(2) intentionally to interfere in or influence the deliberations of the jury in proceedings before a court.
(2) A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable, on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or a fine (or both).
(3) Proceedings for an offence under this section may only be instituted by or with the consent of the Attorney General.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/23/section/20I (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/juries-act-1974/section-20I
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