Data Protection Act 2018 (c. 12) – Section 202 – Proceedings in the First-tier Tribunal: contempt
Sections
Section 202Proceedings in the First-tier Tribunal: contempt
(1) This section applies where—
- (a)a person does something, or fails to do something, in relation to proceedings before the First-tier Tribunal—
- (i)
- (ii)for an order under section 166, and
- (b)if those proceedings were proceedings before a court having power to commit for contempt, the act or omission would constitute contempt of court.
(2) The First-tier Tribunal may certify the offence to the Upper Tribunal.
(3) Where an offence is certified under subsection (2), the Upper Tribunal may—
- (a)inquire into the matter, and
- (b)deal with the person charged with the offence in any manner in which it could deal with the person if the offence had been committed in relation to the Upper Tribunal.
(4) Before exercising the power under subsection (3)(b), the Upper Tribunal must—
- (a)hear any witness who may be produced against or on behalf of the person charged with the offence, and
- (b)hear any statement that may be offered in defence.
Amended text
This Section is shown as amended by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (c. 18), among other instruments (see the annotations below) (commenced provisions as at 30 September 2026, ELI), as incorporated in the text in force on 30 September 2026 as published on legislation.gov.uk.
Annotations
Textual Amendments
- F1 Words in s. 202(1)(a)(i) inserted (17.11.2025) by Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (c. 18), ss. 90(7), 142(1); S.I. 2025/996, reg. 2(2)(b)
Commencement Information
- I1 S. 202 in force at 25.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/625, reg. 2(1)(g)
https://dpa2018.digiphile.law/article/article-202.html
Text as at 18 September 2026.
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