Section 2 Prosecution of offences.

United Kingdom

(1)

Proceedings for an offence under section 1 above shall not be instituted—

(a)

in England or Wales, except by or with the consent of the Attorney General; or

(b)

in Northern Ireland, except by or with the consent of the F1Advocate General for Northern Ireland.

(2)

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(3)

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Annotations

F1: Words in s. 2(1)(b) substituted (12.4.2010) by Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26), s. 87(1), Sch. 7 para. 27; S.R. 2010/113, art. 2, Sch. para. 19(e)
F2: S.2(2) repealed by Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978 (c. 23, SIF 38), Sch. 9 Pt. I
F3: S. 2(3) repealed by Criminal Jurisdiction Act 1975 (c. 59), Sch. 6 Pt. I