37Consent required for prosecutionsU.K.
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Proceedings for an offence under this Part—
(a)may not be brought in England and Wales except by or with the consent of the Secretary of State or the Director of Public Prosecutions;
(b)may not be brought in Northern Ireland except by or with the consent of the Secretary of State or the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland.
Commencement Information
I1S. 37 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 69
I2S. 37 in force at 1.8.2022 for specified purposes by S.I. 2022/876, reg. 3(j)