The Export Control (Somalia) (Amendment) Order 2020

Amendment of article 4 (penalties)

6.  In article 4, after paragraph (2), insert—

“(3) A person guilty of an offence under article 2A is liable,—

(a) on summary conviction in England and Wales, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or a fine (or both);

(b) on summary conviction in Scotland, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum (or both);

(c) on summary conviction in Northern Ireland, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum (or both);

(d) on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 10 years or a fine (or both).

(4) A person guilty of an offence under article 2B is liable,—

(a) on summary conviction in England and Wales, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or a fine (or both);

(b) on summary conviction in Scotland, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum (or both);

(c) on summary conviction in Northern Ireland, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum (or both);

(d) on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or a fine (or both).

(5) In relation to an offence committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003(1) comes into force, the reference in paragraph 3(a) or 4(a) to “12 months” is to be read as “6 months”.”.

(1)

2003 c.44; to which there are amendments not relevant to this Order.