2 Prosecution of offences. U.K.

(1) Proceedings for an offence under section 1 above shall not be instituted—

(a) in England or Wales, except by or with the consent of the Attorney General; or

(b) in Northern Ireland, except by or with the consent of the [F1 Advocate General for Northern Ireland].

(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F2

(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F3

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in s. 2(1)(b) substituted (12.4.2010) by Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26), s. 87(1), Sch. 7 para. 27; S.R. 2010/113, art. 2, Sch. para. 19(e)

F2 S.2(2) repealed by Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978 (c. 23, SIF 38), Sch. 9 Pt. I

F3 S. 2(3) repealed by Criminal Jurisdiction Act 1975 (c. 59), Sch. 6 Pt. I