Part I Health, Safety and Welfare in connection with Work, and Control of Dangerous Substances and Certain Emissions into the Atmosphere

Provisions as to offences

38 Restrictions on institution of proceedings in England and Wales.

Proceedings for an offence under any of the relevant statutory provisions shall not, in England and Wales, be instituted except by an inspector F1F2, the Environment Agency or the Natural Resources Body for Wales or by or with the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions.