Gambling Act 2005 Explanatory Notes

Gambling Act 2005

2005 CHAPTER 19

Territorial Extent

Territorial limits – vessels and aircraft

Schedule 15: Private gaming and betting

Part 18: Miscellaneous and General
Section 346: Prosecution by licensing authority

855.Local authorities have general powers to prosecute and defend legal proceedings, but this section provides power for them to institute proceedings with respect to specified offences under the Act. The section identifies those matters for which licensing authorities have express power to prosecute. This section does not apply to Scotland.

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