# The Working Time Regulations 1998, Regulation 29C: Restriction on institution of proceedings in England and Wales


(1) Proceedings for an offence shall not, in England and Wales, be instituted except by an inspector or by or with the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
(2) But paragraph (1) does not prevent the Secretary of State from instituting proceedings in England and Wales for an offence under regulation 29(1) in respect of a failure to comply with regulation 16B(1) (duty to keep records).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/1833/regulation/29C (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/working-time-regulations-1998/regulation-29C
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