(1)Proceedings for an offence which (disregarding the provisions of the M1Internationally Protected Persons Act 1978, the M2Suppression of Terrorism Act 1978[F1, the Nuclear Material (Offences) Act 1983 and the Terrorism Act 2000]) would not be an offence apart from section 1, 2 or 3 above shall not be begun—
(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 Attorney General for Northern Ireland.
(2)Without prejudice to any jurisdiction exercisable apart from this subsection, every sheriff court in Scotland shall have jurisdiction to entertain proceedings for an offence which (disregarding the provisions of the M3Internationally Protected Persons Act 1978, the M4Suppression of Terrorism Act 1978[F2, the Nuclear Material (Offences) Act 1983 and the Terrorism Act 2000]) would not be an offence in Scotland apart from section 1, 2 or 3 above.
(3)A person is guilty of an offence under, or by virtue of, section 1, 2 or 3 regardless of his nationality.
(4)For the purposes of those sections, it is immaterial whether a person knows that another person is a UN worker.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 5(1) substituted (26.4.2004) by Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 (c. 32), s. 94(1), Sch. 5 para. 67; S.I. 2004/786, art. 3(1)
F2Words in s. 5(2) substituted (26.4.2004) by Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 (c. 32), s. 94(1), Sch. 5 para. 67; S.I. 2004/786, art. 3(1)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 5 extended (with modifications) (Guernsey) by S.I. 1998/1075, art. 2, Sch. (with effect as mentioned in art. 2)
S. 5 extended (with modifications) (Jersey) (20.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/1267, art. 2, Sch.
S. 5 extended (with modifications) (Isle of Man) (24.8.1998) by S.I. 1998/1509, art. 2, Sch.
Marginal Citations