(1) This regulation applies if a person ("P") knows or suspects that an appropriate officer is acting (or proposing to act) in connection with an investigation into a potential contravention of a relevant requirement which is being or is about to be conducted.
(2) P commits an offence if -
(a) P makes a disclosure which is likely to prejudice the investigation; or
(b) P falsifies, conceals, destroys or otherwise disposes of, or causes or permits the falsification, concealment, destruction or disposal of, documents which are relevant to the investigation.
(3) P does not commit an offence under paragraph (2)(a) if -
(a) P does not know or suspect that the disclosure is likely to prejudice the investigation;
(b) the disclosure is made in the exercise of a function under these Regulations, or in compliance with a requirement imposed by or under these Regulations;
(c) the disclosure is made in the exercise of a function, or in compliance with a requirement imposed, by or under the Terrorism
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