# The Taking of Hostages Act 1982 (Overseas Territories) Order 1982, Paragraph 2


(1) Proceedings for an offence under this Act shall not be instituted in the Territory except by or with the consent of the Attorney-General of the Territory.
(2) In this section the expression “Attorney-General” includes the Solicitor-General, and if neither of such officers exists, the expression means that officer whose functions include the general control of public prosecutions.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1982/1540/schedule/1/paragraph/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/taking-of-hostages-act-1982-overseas-territories-order-1982/schedule-1/paragraph-2
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