Prospective

Schedules

extent U.K. + Schedule 3U.K.Investigatory powers

extent U.K. + Offence of obstructing an authorised inspectorU.K.

schedule 3 paragraph 11 1 + schedule 3 paragraph 11 + schedule 3 paragraph 11 + 11(1)A person commits an offence if the person intentionally obstructs an authorised inspector in the exercise of a power conferred by this Schedule.

schedule 3 paragraph 11 2 + (2)A person who commits an offence under this paragraph is liable on summary conviction—

schedule 3 paragraph 11 2 a + (a)in England and Wales, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding the maximum term for summary offences or a fine (or both);

schedule 3 paragraph 11 2 b + (b)in Scotland, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale (or both);

schedule 3 paragraph 11 2 c + (c)in Northern Ireland, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale (or both).

schedule 3 paragraph 11 3 + (3)term the maximum term for summary offences + In sub-paragraph (2)(a) “the maximum term for summary offences” means—

schedule 3 paragraph 11 3 a + (a)if the offence is committed before the time when section 281(5) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months;

schedule 3 paragraph 11 3 b + (b)if the offence is committed after that time, 51 weeks.