Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001

55 Consent to prosecutions U.K.

Proceedings for an offence under section 47 or 50 shall not be instituted—

(a) in England and Wales, except by or with the consent of the Attorney General;

(b) in Northern Ireland, except by or with the consent of the Attorney General for Northern Ireland.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 Ss. 50-56 extended (with modifications) (22.4.2005) by The Chemical Weapons (Overseas Territories) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/854), art. 3, Schs. 2, 3, 4A, 5A, 8A