Sch 1 (The Criminal Code), s 130
In forcePreventing witnesses from attending
Schedule 1The Criminal Code
Part 3Offences against the administration of law and justice, against office and against public authority
130 Preventing witnesses from attending
Any person who wilfully prevents or attempts to prevent any person who has been duly summoned to attend as a witness before any court or tribunal from attending as a witness, or from producing anything in evidence pursuant to the subpoena or summons, commits a misdemeanour. Maximum penalty—3 years imprisonment. sch 1 pt 3 ch 16 s 130 amd 2008 No. 55 s 28
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