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Paragraph 18 I1

England, Wales and Northern Ireland

Changes not yet applied. Later legislation changes this provision in ways not yet written into the text below:

(1)

The Code for Public Prosecutors issued under section 37 of the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26) (guidelines for Public Prosecutors) may include guidance by the Director on general principles to be applied by Public Prosecutors in determining in any case—

(a)

whether to make an application for a serious crime prevention order in Northern Ireland or for the variation or discharge of such an order;

(b)

whether to present a petition by virtue of section 28 of this Act; or

(c)

where such an application has been made or petition presented, whether the proceedings concerned should be discontinued.

(2)

Sections 37(4) and 39(2) of that Act (power to make alterations in the Code and duty to set out alterations in Director's report) are to be read accordingly.

Annotations

Commencement

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Sch. 2 para. 18 in force at 1.3.2008 by S.I. 2008/219, art. 3(c)