# Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001, Section 55: Consent to prosecutions

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Proceedings for an offence under section 47 or 50 shall not be instituted—
(a) in England and Wales, except by or with the consent of the Attorney General;
(b) in Northern Ireland, except by or with the consent of the Advocate General for Northern Ireland .

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2001/24/section/55 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/anti-terrorism-crime-and-security-act-2001/section-55
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