# Financial Services and Markets Act 2023, Paragraph 133: Prosecution of offences under paragraph 132

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

(1) Proceedings for an offence under paragraph 132 may be instituted—
(a) in England and Wales, only by the Bank or by or with the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions, and
(b) in Northern Ireland, only by the Bank or by or with the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland.
(2) In exercising its power to institute proceedings for an offence under paragraph 132, the Bank must comply with any conditions or restrictions imposed in writing by the Treasury.
(3) Conditions or restrictions may be imposed under sub-paragraph (2) in relation to proceedings generally, or such proceedings or categories of proceedings as the Treasury may direct.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/29/schedule/11/paragraph/133 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/financial-services-and-markets-act-2023/schedule-11/paragraph-133
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