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.