# The Openness of Local Government Bodies Regulations 2014, Regulation 10: Offences


(1) A person who has custody of a document which is required by regulation 8 to be available for inspection by members of the public commits an offence if, without reasonable excuse, that person—
(a) intentionally obstructs any person exercising a right conferred under this Part in relation to inspecting written records and background papers; or
(b) refuses any request under this Part to provide written records or background papers.
(2) A person who commits an offence under paragraph (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 1 on the standard scale.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2095/regulation/10 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/openness-of-local-government-bodies-regulations-2014/regulation-10
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