Part XMiscellaneous and Supplemental

164Institution of proceedings

In section 3(2) of the [1985 c. 23.] Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 (proceedings which must be conducted by the Director of Public Prosecutions), after paragraph (a) insert—

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to take over the conduct of any criminal proceedings instituted by an immigration officer (as defined for the purposes of the [1971 c. 77.] Immigration Act 1971) acting in his capacity as such an officer;