# Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1989 (repealed), Paragraph 25B

Extent: N.I.

(1) A person who, without lawful authority or reasonable excuse (the proof of which lies on him), contravenes a restraint order is guilty of an offence and liable—
(a) on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding fourteen years or a fine or both;
(b) on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or both.
(2) Nothing in sub-paragraph (1) above shall be taken to prejudice any power of the High Court to deal with the contravention of a restraint order as a contempt of court.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/4/schedule/4/paragraph/25B (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/prevention-of-terrorism-temporary-provisions-act-1989-repealed/schedule-4/paragraph-25B
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