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Biological Weapons Act 1974
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2Prosecution of offences
(1)Proceedings for an offence under section 1 above shall not be instituted—
(a)in England or Wales, except by or with the consent of the Attorney General; or
(b)in Northern Ireland, except by or with the consent of the Attorney General for Northern Ireland.
(2)At the end of section 40(1) of the [1959 c. 25 (N.I.).] County Courts Act (Northern Ireland) 1959 as amended by section 8 of the [1967 c. 18 (N.I.).] Criminal Law Act (Northern Ireland) 1967 (original jurisdiction of county courts in Northern Ireland) the following paragraph shall be added:—
(i)any offence under section 1 of the Biological Weapons Act 1974 and any attempt, conspiracy or incitement to commit such an offence..
(3)Subsection (1) above shall not prevent the issue or execution of a warrant for the arrest of any person in respect of an offence, or the remanding in custody or on bail of any person charged with an offence.
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