32Disclosing information about assumed identity

32 Disclosing information about assumed identity

(1)  A person is guilty of an offence if –

(a) the person intentionally, knowingly or recklessly discloses any information; and

(b) the person knows that, or is reckless as to whether, the information reveals, or is likely to reveal, that an assumed identity acquired or used by another person is not the other person's real identity; and

(c) the person knows that, or is reckless as to whether, the disclosure is not made –

(i) in connection with the administration or execution of this Act or a corresponding law; or

(ii) for the purposes of any legal proceeding arising out of or otherwise related to this Act or a corresponding law or of any report of any such proceedings; or

(iii) in accordance with any requirement imposed by law.

Penalty:  Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years.

(2)  A person is guilty of an offence against this subsection if the person commits an offence against subsection (1) in circumstances in which the person –

(a) intends to endanger the health or safety of any person or prejudice the effective conduct of an investigation or intelligence-gathering in relation to criminal activity; or

(b) knows that, or is reckless as to whether, the disclosure of the information –

(i) endangers or will endanger the health or safety of any person; or

(ii) prejudices or will prejudice the effective conduct of an investigation or intelligence-gathering in relation to criminal activity.

Penalty:  Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 4 years.