23People not to be unlawfully penalised

23 People not to be unlawfully penalised (1) A person commits an offence if the person threatens or intimidates someone else with the intention of causing the other person— (a) not to make or pursue a request under part 3 for access; or (b) to withdraw a request.

Offences Part 5 (b) the representation is false in a material particular; and and (d) the person makes the representation with the intention of causing the other person— (i) not to make or pursue a request under part 3 for access; or (ii) to withdraw a request. (3) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (2) if the defendant proves that— (a) the defendant had another ground for engaging in the conduct complained of; and (b) the ground was a reasonable one.