(1) Any person who -
(a) obstructs or impedes the Labour Court, the Director or an equality officer in the exercise of powers under this Part, or
(b) fails to comply with a requirement of the Labour Court, the Director or an equality officer given under this Part,
shall be guilty of an offence under this section.
(2) Any reference in subsection (1) to an equality officer includes a reference to a person authorised under section 94(1)(a).