# Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006, Section 12: Power to bring criminal proceedings


(1) Natural England may institute criminal proceedings.
(2) A person who is authorised by Natural England to prosecute on its behalf in proceedings before a magistrates' court is entitled to prosecute in such proceedings ....

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/natural-environment-and-rural-communities-act-2006/section-12
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