[F12—(1) If anything is included in a publication in contravention of the prohibition imposed by paragraph 1(2), each of the persons responsible for the publication is guilty of an offence.N.I.
(2) A person guilty of an offence under this paragraph is liable, on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.
(3) The persons responsible for a publication are as follows—
| Type of publication | Persons responsible |
|---|---|
| Newspaper or other periodical | Any person who is a proprietor, editor or publisher of the newspaper or periodical. |
| Relevant programme | Any person who— (a) is a body corporate engaged in providing the programme service in which the programme is included, or (b) has functions in relation to the programme corresponding to those of an editor of a newspaper. |
| Any other kind of publication | Any person who publishes the publication. |
(4) Proceedings for an offence under this paragraph may not be instituted except by, or with the consent of, the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland.]
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 3A inserted (31.3.2017) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), ss. 174(2), 183(6)(d)