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Powers of Criminal Courts Act 1973

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41The Official Petitioner

(1)For the purpose of discharging, in relation to cases in which a criminal bankruptcy order is made, the functions assigned to him by Schedule 2 to this Act, there shall continue to be an officer known as the Official Petitioner ; and the Director of Public Prosecutions shall, by virtue of his office, continue to be the Official Petitioner.

(2)Neither the Official Petitioner nor any person acting under his authority shall be liable to any action or proceeding in respect of anything done or omitted in the discharge, or purported discharge, of the functions of the Official Petitioner under or by virtue of this Act.

(3)Any expenses of the Official Petitioner shall be defrayed out of moneys provided by Parliament.

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