Proceedings for offences

10.—(1) Proceedings for an offence under these Regulations may be instituted in England and Wales only—

(a)by GEMA or the Secretary of State,

(b)by the Director of the Serious Fraud Office, or

(c)by or with the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

(2) Proceedings for an offence under these Regulations may be instituted in Northern Ireland only—

(a)by the NIAUR or the Department for Enterprise, Trade and Investment,

(b)by the Director of the Serious Fraud Office, or

(c)by or with the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland.