# Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1989 (repealed), Paragraph 9

Extent: E+W+S

(1) A person who—
(a) fails to comply with an order given under paragraph 6(1), (2) or (3) above,
(b) contravenes a prohibition or restriction imposed under paragraph 6(5) above, or
(c) wilfully obstructs a constable in the execution of his duty under paragraph 6 above,
is guilty of an offence.
(2) A person who wilfully obstructs, or seeks to frustrate the object of, a search under paragraph 7 or 8 above, is guilty of an offence.
(3) It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under sub-paragraph (1)(a) or (b) above to prove that he had lawful authority or some other reasonable excuse for the failure or contravention.
(4) A person who is guilty of an offence under this paragraph is liable on summary conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months or to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale or both.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/4/schedule/6A/paragraph/9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/prevention-of-terrorism-temporary-provisions-act-1989-repealed/schedule-6A/paragraph-9
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