Part 9Information
Offences
245Offences
1
A person commits an offence if he discloses information to which section 237 applies in contravention of section 237(2).
2
A person commits an offence if he discloses information in contravention of a direction given under section 243(4).
3
A person commits an offence if he uses information disclosed to him under this Part for a purpose which is not permitted under this Part.
4
A person who commits an offence under this section is liable—
a
on summary conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months or to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to both;
b
on conviction on indictment to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to a fine or to both.