The Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1989 (Enforcement of External Orders) Order 1995

Representation of government of a designated country

21.  A request for assistance sent to the Secretary of State by the appropriate authority of a designated country shall, unless the contrary is shown, be deemed to constitute the authority of the government of that country for the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland, or the Crown Solicitor for Northern Ireland to act on its behalf in proceedings pursuant to this Part of this Order.