s 147 Penalty for offences under sections 145 and 146
(1) A person guilty of an offence under section 145 or 146 is liable— (a) on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding the general limit in a magistrates’ court or to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum, or to both; (b) on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or to a fine, or to both. (2) No proceedings for an offence under either of those sections may be instituted except by or with the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions.