# Local Government Act (Northern Ireland) 1972, Section 116: Power to prosecute or defend.


Where a council considers it expedient for the promotion or protection of the interests—
(a) of the council;
(b) of its district or of any part of its district;
(c) of the inhabitants of its district or of any part of its district;
it may prosecute or defend any legal proceedings.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/apni/1972/9/section/116 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-government-act-northern-ireland-1972/section-116
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