Penalties.
11.—(1) Section 9(1) of the [1911 c. 28.] Official Secrets Act 1911 (search warrants) shall have effect as if references to offences under that Act included references to offences under any provision of this Act other than section 8(1), (4) or (5).
(2) Section 8(4) of the [1920 c. 75.] Official Secrets Act 1920 (exclusion of public from hearing on grounds of national safety) shall have effect as if references to offences under that Act included references to offences under any provision of this Act other than section 8(1), (4) or (5).
(3) Proceedings for an offence under this Act may be taken in the High Court in the exercise of its criminal jurisdiction, in the District Court or before a magistrate.