Part 5Equipment interference
Supplementary provision
I1134Offence of making unauthorised disclosure
1
A person commits an offence if—
a
the person discloses any matter in breach of section 132(1), and
b
the person knew that the disclosure was in breach of that section.
2
A person who is guilty of an offence under this section is liable—
a
on summary conviction in England and Wales—
i
ii
to a fine,
or to both;
b
on summary conviction in Scotland—
i
to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months, or
ii
to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum,
or to both;
c
on summary conviction in Northern Ireland—
i
to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, or
ii
to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum,
or to both;
d
on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or to a fine, or to both.
3
In proceedings against any person for an offence under this section in respect of any disclosure, it is a defence for the person to show that the person could not reasonably have been expected, after first becoming aware of the matter disclosed, to take steps to prevent the disclosure.