272.31
In forceConsent to commencement of proceedings where defendant under 18
ScheduleThe Criminal Code
Volume 2sch (s 268.1-395.50)
Chapter 8Offences against humanity and related offences
Division 272Child sex offences outside Australia
Subdivision EOther rules about conduct of trials
272.31 Consent to commencement of proceedings where defendant under 18
(1)
Proceedings for an offence against this Division must not be commenced without the consent of the Attorney‑General if the defendant was under 18 at the time he or she allegedly engaged in the conduct constituting the offence.
(2)
However, a person may be arrested for, charged with, or remanded in custody or on bail in connection with, such an offence before the necessary consent has been given.
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