Counterfeiting Act 2021

Failure to comply with a requirement

25. (1) If any relevant person fails or refuses to comply with a requirement imposed by the Central Bank or an authorised officer under this Part, the Central Bank or the authorised officer may certify the failure or refusal to the High Court.

(2) When the Central Bank or an authorised officer certifies a failure or refusal referred to in subsection (1) to the High Court, the High Court may inquire into the case and may make such order (including interim or interlocutory orders) or direction as the High Court thinks fit, after hearing—

(a) any witnesses who may be produced against or on behalf of the person concerned, and

(b) any statement which may be offered in defence.