Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008

Amendment of section 110 of Act of 1983.

30.— Section 110 (general ministerial powers in relation to postal and telecommunications services) of the Act of 1983 is amended by the addition of the following subsections:

“(6) A person who, without reasonable excuse, does not comply with a direction under this section is guilty of an offence and liable—

(a) on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding €5,000, or

(b) on conviction on indictment, to a fine.

(7) Proceedings for an offence under subsection (6), including any appeal or subsequent proceedings, shall be held in camera.”.