http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/14/section/24Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986An Act to make new provision for the protection of animals used for experimental or other scientific purposes.1986-05-20texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2024-05-20Expert Participation2022-06-08 241A person is guilty of an offence if otherwise than for the purpose of discharging his functions under this Act he discloses any information which has been obtained by him in the exercise of those functions and which he knows or has reasonable grounds for believing to have been given in confidence.2A person guilty of an offence under this section shall be liable—aon conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to a fine or to both;bon summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to both.