2 Prosecution of offences.
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Proceedings for an offence under section 1 above shall not be instituted—
a
in England or Wales, except by or with the consent of the Attorney General; or
b
in Northern Ireland, except by or with the consent of the F3Advocate General for Northern Ireland.
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