# Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022, Section 37: Consent required for prosecutions

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

Proceedings for an offence under this Part—
(a) may not be brought in England and Wales except by or with the consent of the Secretary of State or the Director of Public Prosecutions;
(b) may not be brought in Northern Ireland except by or with the consent of the Secretary of State or the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2022/10/section/37 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/economic-crime-transparency-and-enforcement-act-2022/section-37
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