Part XXVII Offences

Institution of proceedings

C1C2C3C4401 Proceedings for offences.

1

In this section “offence” means an offence under this Act or subordinate legislation made under this Act.

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Proceedings for an offence may be instituted in England and Wales only—

a

by the Authority or the Secretary of State; or

b

by or with the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

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Proceedings for an offence may be instituted in Northern Ireland only—

a

by the Authority or the Secretary of State; or

b

by or with the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland.

4

Except in Scotland, proceedings for an offence under section 203 may also be instituted by F1the Office of Fair Trading

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In exercising its power to institute proceedings for an offence, the Authority must comply with any conditions or restrictions imposed in writing by the Treasury.

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Conditions or restrictions may be imposed under subsection (5) in relation to—

a

proceedings generally; or

b

such proceedings, or categories of proceedings, as the Treasury may direct.