# Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Criminal Justice and Support for Victims) Act (Northern Ireland) 2015, Section 14: Investigation and prosecution of offences under section 1 or 2


(1) The investigation or prosecution of an offence under section 1 or 2 is not dependent on the victim reporting the offence or accusing a person of committing the offence.
(2) Proceedings for an offence under section 1 or 2 may be commenced or continued even if the victim of the offence has withdrawn any statement made in relation to the offence.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nia/2015/2/section/14 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/human-trafficking-and-exploitation-criminal-justice-and-support-for-victims-act-northern-ireland-2015/section-14
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