'National penalties - offences against the administration of justice' in document 'Ireland - ICC Act 2006'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

Part 2
Domestic Jurisdiction in ICC Offences

Section 11.—

(2) (a) A person convicted of an offence under subsection (1) (b) is liable—

(i) on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding 3,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or both, or
(ii) on conviction on indictment, to a fine or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or both.

(b) Subject to paragraph (a) (i), the amount of any fine to be imposed shall be determined having regard to the Rules of Procedure and Evidence.

(3) No further proceedings (other than a remand in custody or on bail) shall be taken in relation to a person charged with an offence under this section except by or with the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions.