Section 147 Penalty for offences under sections 145 and 146I1
A person guilty of an offence under section 145 or 146 is liable—
on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding F1the general limit in a magistrates’ court or to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum, or to both;
on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or to a fine, or to both.
No proceedings for an offence under either of those sections may be instituted except by or with the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Words in s. 147(1)(a) substituted (7.2.2023 at 12.00 p.m.) by The Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Powers) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/149), regs. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. Pt. 1
Commencement
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S. 147 in force at 1.7.2005 by S.I. 2005/1521, art. 3(1)(t)