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1C. In Article 17(2) of the Fines and Penalties (Northern Ireland) Order 1984 after paragraph (i) there shall be inserted—
(j) the Table in section 35(2) of the Criminal Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 1945 as it has effect by virtue of paragraph 2(1)(b) of Schedule (Confiscation orders: supplementary provisions) to the Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1991.".'
§ No. 37, in page 51, line 36, at end insert—
§ '(7) In paragraph 8(1) of Schedule 4, in the definition of "a Northern Ireland order" after the words "paragraph 23" there shall be inserted the words "or 25A".
§ (8) In paragraph 18(1) of Schedule 4, in the definition of "a Northern Ireland order" after the words "paragraph 23" there shall be inserted the words "or 25A".
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(9) After paragraph 25 of Schedule 4 there shall be inserted—
25A.—(1) The power to make a restraint order under the provisions of paragraphs 23 and 24 above shall be exercisable by the Secretary of State in any case in which it appears to him that the information which it would be necessary to provide in support of an application to the High Court or a judge under those provisions would, if disclosed, be likely to place any person in danger or prejudice the capability of members of the Royal Ulster Constabulary or a person authorised under section 47 of the Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1991 to investigate an offence under Part III of this Act.
§ (2) In their application by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) above paragraphs 23 to 25 above shall have effect with the necessary modifications and as if references to the High Court were references to the Secretary of State.
§ (3) An order made by the Secretary of State by virtue of this paragraph may be varied or discharged by the High Court under paragraph 23(5) or 24(2) above.
§ (4) A person who contravenes a restraint order made by virtue of this paragraph is guilty of an offence and liable—
- (a) on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or a fine or both;
- (b) on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or both.".'
§ No. 38, in page 52, line 7, at end insert—