85Disclosure offences

85 Disclosure offences (a) a witness identity protection certificate has been given for an operative in relation to a proceeding; and (b) the certificate has not been cancelled under section 83. (2) A person commits an offence if: (b) the information reveals or may reveal the operative's identity or where the operative lives; and (c) the disclosure: (i) is not authorised by leave or an order under section 81; and (ii) is not permitted under section 84. (3) Strict liability applies to subsection (2)(a) and (c).

Police (Special Investigative and Other Powers) Act 2015 58 (4) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (2) if the defendant has a reasonable excuse. (5) A person commits an offence if: (b) the information reveals or may reveal the operative's identity or where the operative lives; and (c) the disclosure: (i) is not authorised by leave or an order under section 81; and (ii) is not permitted under section 84. (6) Strict liability applies to subsection (5)(c). (7) A person commits an offence against this subsection if: (b) the conduct would constitute an offence against subsection (2) or (5); and (ii) prejudices the effective conduct of an investigation.