628.Section 317 makes it an offence to behave in a way which obstructs a person authorised to carry out functions under the 2003 Act and in particular to do so in any of the ways listed in subsection (1). The maximum penalty is 3 months’ imprisonment or a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.
629.A patient who is the subject of any intervention under the 2003 Act cannot be guilty of the offence in relation to that intervention.
Commentary on Sections Part 21 – Offences Section 317: obstruction