(1)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 [F1Advocate General for Northern Ireland].
(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F2
(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F3
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 2(1)(b) substituted (12.4.2010) by Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26), s. 87(1), Sch. 7 para. 27; S.R. 2010/113, art. 2, Sch. para. 19(e)
F2S.2(2) repealed by Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978 (c. 23, SIF 38), Sch. 9 Pt. I
F3S. 2(3) repealed by Criminal Jurisdiction Act 1975 (c. 59), Sch. 6 Pt. I