Basically, correct, If you walk into a store and go into the «employees» only» section, barring some special statute for dangerous workplaces, for example, there is not automatically some enhanced seriousness of the matter, nor would a serendipitously adjacent police officer immediately arrest you. (law.stackexchange.com)
As an indication of the seriousness of the matter, the Fourth Lateran Council in 1215 decreed that violators of the seal of confession should be «deposed from the priestly office» and then «consigned to a closed monastery for perpetual penance.» (firstthings.com)
«Having now received referrals in relation to all three of the above officers, and in view of the seriousness of the matter and the significant public interest, I have determined the IPCC should conduct and independent investigation.» (itv.com)