Application of criminal law5

1

Any act or omission which—

a

takes place outside the United Kingdom in a control zone, and

b

would, if taking place in England, constitute an offence under a frontier control enactment,

shall be treated for the purposes of that enactment as taking place in England.

2

Any jurisdiction conferred by virtue of paragraph (1) on any court is without prejudice to any jurisdiction exercisable apart from this article by that or any other court.

3

Where it is proposed to institute proceedings in respect of an alleged offence in any court and a question as to the court’s jurisdiction arises under Article 38(2)(a) of the international articles, it shall be presumed, unless the contrary is proved, that the court has jurisdiction by virtue of that Article.