143 Prosecutions and enforcement of fines
Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (1995 c 21) | Legislation

143  Prosecutions and enforcement of fines

(1)     Proceedings for an offence under this Chapter may, in England and Wales be brought only—

(a)     by or with the consent of the Attorney General, or

(b)     if the offence is one to which subsection (4) below applies, by the harbour authority, or

(c)     unless the offence is one mentioned in subsection (4)(b) or (c) below, by the Secretary of State or a person authorised by any general or special direction of the Secretary of State.

(2)     Subject to subsection (3) below, proceedings for an offence under this Chapter may, in Northern Ireland, be brought only—

(a)     by or with the consent of the Attorney General for Northern Ireland,

(b)     if the offence is one to which subsection (4) below applies, by a harbour authority, or

(c)

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