# The Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Act 1990 (Designation of Prosecuting Authorities) Order 1991, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order designates prosecuting authorities for the purposes ofsection 3(3) of the Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Act1990. Section 3(1) of the 1990 Act provides for a justice of the peaceor a judge or, in Scotland, a sheriff or judge to issue a letterrequesting assistance outside the United Kingdom in obtaining evidencefor use in criminal investigations or proceedings. Section 3(3) of the1990 Act provides that a designated prosecuting authority may itselfissue such a letter of request.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/1224/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-justice-international-co-operation-act-1990-designation-of-prosecuting-authorities-order-1991/note
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