Serious Crime Act 2007

Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland

18 (1) The Code for Public Prosecutors issued under section 37 of the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26) (guidelines for Public Prosecutors) may include guidance by the Director on general principles to be applied by Public Prosecutors in determining in any case—

(a) whether to make an application for a serious crime prevention order in Northern Ireland or for the variation or discharge of such an order;

(b) whether to present a petition by virtue of section 28 of this Act; or

(c) where such an application has been made or petition presented, whether the proceedings concerned should be discontinued.

(2) Sections 37(4) and 39(2) of that Act (power to make alterations in the Code and duty to set out alterations in Director’s report) are to be read accordingly.