Part 2The Gambling Commission

I128Investigation and prosecution of offences

1

The Commission—

a

may investigate whether an offence has been committed under this Act, and

b

may institute criminal proceedings in respect of an offence under this Act.

2

The power in subsection (1)(a) may be exercised whether in response to information received by the Commission or otherwise.

3

Subsection (1)(b) shall not apply in relation to the institution of proceedings in Scotland.