The REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008

Criminal proceedings under regulation 11 or 13

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18.—(1) No criminal proceedings for an offence under regulation 11 or 13 may, in England and Wales, be instituted except—

(a)by an enforcing authority; or

(b)by or with the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

(2) No criminal proceedings for an offence under regulation 11 or 13 may be instituted in Northern Ireland except by or with the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland.