Part 2

The Gambling Commission

Investigation and prosecution of offences
28
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.
S. 28 in force at 1.1.2007 for specified purposes by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
S. 28 in force at 1.9.2007 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(4)(5), Sch. 3B (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4) (as inserted by S.I. 2007/2169, arts. 3, 6, Sch.)