Section 8 Prosecution of offences.
Northern Ireland
Proceedings for any offence under this Act shall not be instituted except by or with the consent of the F1Department or by an officer authorised in that behalf by special or general directions of the Department .
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Word in s. 8 substituted (8.5.2016) by The Departments (Transfer of Functions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/76), art. 1(2), Sch. 6 para. 33 (with art. 9(2))