Part 10Retrial for serious offences

Part 10: supplementary

I192Functions of the DPP

1

Section 1(7) of the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 (c. 23) (DPP’s functions exercisable by Crown Prosecutor) does not apply to the provisions of this Part other than section 85(2)(a).

2

In the absence of the Director of Public Prosecutions, his functions under those provisions may be exercised by a person authorised by him.

3

An authorisation under subsection (2)—

a

may relate to a specified person or to persons of a specified description, and

b

may be general or relate to a specified function or specified circumstances.