Publication or broadcasting of information relating to a search warrant
145(1)Subject to subsection (2), where a search warrant is issued under this Act or a search is made under a warrant issued under this Act, every person who publishes or broadcasts in any way any information with respect to
(a)
the location of the place searched or to be searched, or
(b)
the identity of any person who is or appears to be in occupation, possession or control of that place or who is suspected of being involved in any offence in relation to which the warrant was issued,
without the consent of every person referred to in paragraph (b), commits a category F offence, unless a charge has been laid in respect of any offence in relation to which the warrant was issued.
145(2)A judge may, by order, allow a person to publish or broadcast any information referred to in subsection (1) where, in the opinion of the judge, there is a compelling public interest in doing so.
Publication or broadcasting of information relating to a search warrant
145(1)Subject to subsection (2), where a search warrant is issued under this Act or a search is made under a warrant issued under this Act, every person who publishes or broadcasts in any way any information with respect to
(a)
the location of the place searched or to be searched, or
(b)
the identity of any person who is or appears to be in occupation, possession or control of that place or who is suspected of being involved in any offence in relation to which the warrant was issued,
without the consent of every person referred to in paragraph (b), commits a category F offence, unless a charge has been laid in respect of any offence in relation to which the warrant was issued.
145(2)A judge may, by order, allow a person to publish or broadcast any information referred to in subsection (1) where, in the opinion of the judge, there is a compelling public interest in doing so.