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CurrentOffence to publish report of proceedings
Part 2Coercive powers orders and witness summonses
7 Offence to publish report of proceedings
(1)
Unless the Supreme Court orders otherwise, a person who publishes a report of a proceeding in respect of an application for a coercive powers order or any information derived from such a proceeding is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to level 6 imprisonment (5 years maximum).
(2)
The Supreme Court may make an order under subsection (1) if it considers it appropriate to do so.
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