Point in time view as at 01/07/2011.
There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Serious Crime Act 2007, Section 53.
[F1(1)]No proceedings for an offence triable by reason of any provision of Schedule 4 may be instituted—
(a)in England and Wales, except by, or with the consent of, the Attorney General; or
(b)in Northern Ireland, except by, or with the consent of, the Advocate General for Northern Ireland.
[F2(2)Subsection (1) does not apply to an offence under this Part to which section 10 of the Bribery Act 2010 applies by virtue of section 54(1) and (2) below (encouraging or assisting bribery).]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 53 renumbered as s. 53(1) (1.7.2011) by Bribery Act 2010 (c. 23), s 19(1), Sch. 1 para. 13(2) (with ss. 16, 19(05)); S.I. 2011/1418, art. 2
F2S. 53(2) inserted (1.7.2011) by Bribery Act 2010 (c. 23), s. 19(1), Sch. 1 para. 13(3) (with ss. 16, 19(5)); S.I. 2011/1418, art. 2
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. 2 restricted by 2007 c. 19, s. 18(1A) (as inserted (1.10.2008) by Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27), ss. 62, 94(1) (with Sch. 13 para. 5); S.I. 2008/2504, art. 2(a))
Commencement Information
I1S. 53 in force at 1.10.2008 by S.I. 2008/2504, art. 2(a)
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