Part III Investigations and Powers to Obtain Information

Powers exercisable to assist overseas regulatory authorities

89 Prosecutions.

Proceedings for an offence under section 85 or 86 shall not be instituted—

a

in England and Wales, except by or with the consent of the Secretary of State or the Director of Public Prosecutions;

b

in Northern Ireland, except by or with the consent of the Secretary of State or the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland.