5(1)A person who is required under paragraph 2(2)(a) or 3(3)(a) to hand over all travel documents in the person's possession commits an offence if he or she fails without reasonable excuse to do so.U.K.
F1(2)A person who intentionally obstructs, or seeks to frustrate, [F2a search under paragraph 2 or 3] [F2the exercise of a power of search under paragraph 2, 3 or 3A, or the exercise of a power of entry under paragraph 3A,] commits an offence.
(3)A person guilty of an offence under this paragraph is liable on summary conviction—
(a)to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, or
(b)to a fine, which in Scotland or Northern Ireland may not exceed £5,000,
or to both.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 8 para. 5(2) substituted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 3.4.2017 in so far as not already in force ) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), ss. 163(9), 183(1), (5)(e); S.I. 2017/399, reg. 2, Sch. para. 34
F2Words in Sch. 8 para. 5(2) substituted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), ss. 163(9), 183(1)(5)(e)
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 8 para. 5 in force at 14.3.2014 by S.I. 2014/630, art. 2