49 Consent to prosecution under section 46
Criminal Finances Act 2017 (2017 c 22) | Legislation

49  Consent to prosecution under section 46

(1)     In this section “proceedings” means proceedings for an offence under section 46.

(2)     No proceedings may be instituted in England and Wales except by or with the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions or the Director of the Serious Fraud Office.

(3)     No proceedings may be instituted in Northern Ireland except by or with the

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