(1)This section applies to offences under this Part, except offences under—
(a)section 5 (unauthorised entry to a prohibited place);
(b)section 6 (prohibited place: failure to comply with order of constable);
(c)section 11 (cordoned area: failure to comply with order of constable);
(d)Schedule 2 (powers of entry, search and seizure);
(e)Schedule 3 (disclosure orders);
(f)Schedule 4 (customer information orders).
(2)Proceedings for an offence to which this section applies may be instituted—
(a)in England and Wales, only with the consent of the Attorney General;
(b)in Northern Ireland, only with the consent of the Advocate General for Northern Ireland.