All sections of Health and Care Act 2022
2022 c. 31, s.159
Section 159 — Hymenoplasty offences in Northern Ireland: penalties
Extent: N.I.
This version in force from 2022-07-01
Snapshot: 2026-08-24
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A person who commits an offence under section 156, 157 or 158 is liable—
(a) on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum (or both);
(b) on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or a fine (or both).