Section 137 Power of ministers etc to take over proceedingsI1
United Kingdom Not yet in force
(1)
The Secretary of State may take over the conduct of any proceedings from an enforcement authority in England in respect of an offence committed under this Part.
(2)
The Welsh Ministers may take over the conduct of any proceedings from an enforcement authority in Wales in respect of an offence committed under this Part.
(3)
The Department of Health in Northern Ireland may take over the conduct of any proceedings from an enforcement authority in Northern Ireland in respect of an offence committed under this Part.
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S. 137 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 176(2)(c)