SCHEDULE 2Modifications to be made in the extension of the Lebanon (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 to each British overseas territory listed in Schedule 1
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After regulation 26 (jurisdiction to try offences), insert—
Consent to prosecutions26A
1
Proceedings for an offence under these Regulations must not be instituted in the Territory except with the consent of the principal public officer of the Territory responsible for criminal prosecutions.
2
Nothing in paragraph (1) prevents—
a
the arrest, or the issue or execution of a warrant for the arrest, of any person in respect of an offence under these Regulations, or
b
the remand in custody or on bail of any person charged with such an offence.