PART 8Enforcement
Jurisdiction to try offencesI1I251
1
Where an offence under Part 3 (Finance), regulation 9(6) (confidentiality), regulation 36 (finance: licensing offences) or regulation 39(6) or 43 (information offences in connection with Part 3) is committed in the United Kingdom—
a
proceedings for the offence may be taken at any place in the United Kingdom, and
b
the offence may for all incidental purposes be treated as having been committed at any such place.
2
Where an offence under these Regulations is committed outside the United Kingdom—
a
proceedings for the offence may be taken at any place in the United Kingdom, and
b
the offence may for all incidental purposes be treated as having been committed at any such place.
3
In the application of paragraph (2) to Scotland, any such proceedings against a person may be taken—
a
in any sheriff court district in which the person is apprehended or is in custody, or
b
in such sheriff court district as the Lord Advocate may determine.
4
In paragraph (3) “sheriff court district” is to be read in accordance with the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 (see section 307(1) of that Act) M1.