Criminal Justice Act 1988 (c. 33)

Part XI U.K. Miscellaneous

Torture U.K.

135 Requirement of Attorney General’s consent for prosecutions. E+W+N.I.

Proceedings for an offence under section 134 above shall not be begun—

(a) in England and Wales, except by, or with the consent of, the Attorney General; or

(b) in Northern Ireland, except by, or with the consent of, the Attorney General for Northern Ireland.