Prosecutions
10 Prosecutions
Proceedings for the commitment of a person for trial on indictment for an offence against this Act shall not be instituted except with the consent in writing of the Attorney‑General.
Notwithstanding that a consent in accordance with subsection (1) has not been given in relation to an offence against this Act:
a person may be charged with an offence against this Act;
a person may be arrested for such an offence, and a warrant for such an arrest may be issued and executed; and
a person so charged may be remanded in custody or on bail;
but no further step in proceedings referred to in subsection (1) shall be taken until such a consent has been given.
Nothing in subsection (2) prevents the discharge of the accused if proceedings are not continued within a reasonable time.
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