83 Offences in connection with publication restrictions
Criminal Justice Act 2003 (2003 c 44) | Legislation

83  Offences in connection with publication restrictions

(1)     This section applies if—

(a)     an order under section 82 is made, whether in England and Wales or Northern Ireland, and

(b)     while the order has effect, any matter is included in a publication, in any part of the United Kingdom, in contravention of the order.

(2)     Where the publication is a newspaper or periodical, any proprietor, editor or publisher of the newspaper or periodical is guilty of an offence.

(3)     Where the publication is a relevant programme—

(a)     any body corporate or Scottish partnership engaged in providing the programme service

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