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17.—(1) Proceedings for an offence under these Regulations (other than for a summary offence) may not be instituted—
(a)in England and Wales, except by or with the consent of the Attorney General,
(b)in Northern Ireland, except by or with the consent of the Advocate General for Northern Ireland.
(2) Nothing in paragraph (1) prevents—
(a)the arrest of a person in respect of an offence under these Regulations, or
(b)the remand in custody or on bail of any person charged with such an offence.