(1)In the Computer Misuse Act 1990 (c. 18) (“the 1990 Act”), section 1 (offence of unauthorised access to computer material) is amended as follows.
F1(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(3)For subsection (3) there is substituted—
“(3)A person guilty of an offence under this section shall be liable—
(a)on summary conviction in England and Wales, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to both;
(b)on summary conviction in Scotland, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to both;
(c)on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to a fine or to both.”
Textual Amendments
F1S. 35(2) repealed (1.10.2008) by Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27), ss. 61(2), 94(1), Sch. 14 (with Sch. 13 para. 5); S.I. 2008/2504, art. 2(a)(i)
Commencement Information
I1S. 35 in force at 1.10.2007 for S. by S.S.I. 2007/434, art. 2(a)
I2S. 35 in force at 1.10.2008 for E.W.N.I. by S.I. 2008/2503, art. 2(a)