# Biological Weapons Act 1974, Section 2: Prosecution of offences.

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

(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 Advocate General for Northern Ireland.
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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/6/section/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/biological-weapons-act-1974/section-2
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