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Vehicles (Crime) Act 2001

Sections 14, 15 and 16: General

33.Section 14 provides for the police or local authorities to bring prosecutions. Prosecutions by anyone else must have the consent of the Attorney General.  Section 15 allows the Secretary of State to amend or repeal any private or local Act if it appears to conflict with this Act.

34.Section 16 defines the terms used in this Part of the Act including what constitutes carrying on a business as a motor salvage operator in the area of a local authority and a motor salvage yard.

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