Offences

33 Proceedings for offences.

(1)

The persons who may conduct proceedings for an offence under this Act—

F1(a)

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(b)

in Northern Ireland, before a court of summary jurisdiction,

shall include any person authorised for the purpose by the Secretary of State even if that person is not a barrister or solicitor.

F2(1A)

The persons who may conduct proceedings for an offence under this Act in England and Wales, before a magistrates' court, shall include any person authorised for the purpose by the Secretary of State.

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F3(3)

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F3(4)

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F3(5)

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