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(1)Where, in relation to an investigation into drug trafficking—
(a)an order under section 55 of this Act has been made or has been applied for and has not been refused, or
(b)a warrant under section 56 of this Act has been issued,
a person is guilty of an offence if, knowing or suspecting that the investigation is taking place, he makes any disclosure which is likely to prejudice the investigation.
(2)In proceedings against a person for an offence under this section, it is a defence to prove—
(a)that he did not know or suspect that the disclosure was likely to prejudice the investigation; or
(b)that he had lawful authority or reasonable excuse for making the disclosure.
(3)Nothing in subsection (1) above makes it an offence for a professional legal adviser to disclose any information or other matter—
(a)to, or to a representative of, a client of his in connection with the giving by the adviser of legal advice to the client; or
(b)to any person—
(i)in contemplation of, or in connection with, legal proceedings; and
(ii)for the purpose of those proceedings.
(4)Subsection (3) above does not apply in relation to any information or other matter which is disclosed with a view to furthering any criminal purpose.
(5)A person guilty of an offence under this section shall be liable—
(a)on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to both; and
(b)on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or to a fine or to both.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 58 applied (with modifications) (E.W.) (1.1.1997) by S.I. 1996/2880, arts. 3(2), 4-6, Sch. 1
S. 58 modified (E.W.) (1.1.1997) by S.I. 1996/2880, art. 3(2), Sch. 3
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