SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 1INCREASE OF CERTAIN MAXIMA

Article 3(5)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

Statutory provision

General description

Present amount

New amount

Entry rep. by 1996 NI 24

Section 26(1) of the Summary Jurisdiction Act (Northern Ireland) 1953 (c. 3).

Maximum sum in cases where an offence of wilful or malicious damage may be dealt with summarily if the amount of damage does not exceed the maximum sum.

£400

£1000

Section 20(1) of the Coroners Act (Northern Ireland) 1959 (c. 15).

Maximum fine for failure to answer summons to serve as a juror or to give evidence.

£400

£1000

Section 20(2) of the Coroners Act (Northern Ireland) 1959 (c. 15).

Maximum fine for refusal to serve as a juror or to give evidence.

£400

£1000

Section 34 of the Coroners Act (Northern Ireland) 1959 (c. 15).

Maximum fine for contempt in coroners' court.

£1000

£2500

Entry rep. by 1996 NI 24

Article 55(2) of the County Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1980 (NI 3).

Maximum fine for contempt of court.

£1000

£2500

Section 14(2) of the Contempt of Court Act 1981 (c. 49).

Maximum fine for contempt in an inferior court.

£1000

£2500

Article 112(6)(a) of the Magistrates' Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (NI 26).

Maximum fine for disobedience of orders other than for payment of money.

£2000

£5000

Article 120(1) of the Magistrates' Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (NI 26).

Maximum fine for refusal to testify.

£1000

£2500

Article 160(2) of the Magistrates' Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (NI 26).

Maximum fine for misbehaviour in court.

£1000

£2500