14 Wrongful disclosure of information relating to [F1persons detained in youth detention accommodation].E+W
(1)A person who—
(a)is or has been employed (whether as a custody officer or otherwise) in pursuance of escort arrangements or at a contracted out secure training centre; or
(b)is or has been employed to perform contracted out functions at a directly managed secure training centre,
commits an offence if he discloses, otherwise than in the course of his duty or as authorised by the Secretary of State, any information which he acquired in the course of his employment and which relates to a particular [F2person detained in youth detention accommodation] .
(2)A person guilty of an offence under subsection (1) above shall be 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.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 14 sidenote substituted (1.11.2007) by Offender Management Act 2007 (c. 21), ss. 39, 41(1), Sch. 3 para. 23(2); S.I. 2007/3001, art. 2(1)(r)
F2Words in s. 14(1) substituted (1.11.2007) by Offender Management Act 2007 (c. 21), ss. 39, 41(1), Sch. 3 para. 23(1); S.I. 2007/3001, art. 2(1)(r)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 14(1): Transfer of functions (20.4.2000) by S.I. 2000/1160, art. 4(1)(2)(k)(iii)