# Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, Section 38: Restrictions on institution of proceedings in England and Wales.

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

Proceedings for an offence under any of the relevant statutory provisions shall not, in England and Wales, be instituted except by an inspector , the Environment Agency or the Natural Resources Body for Wales or by or with the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/37/section/38 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/health-and-safety-at-work-etc-act-1974/section-38
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