Prosecution of Offences Act, 1974

Proceedings by Attorney General.

5.—(1) Whenever the Government are of opinion that it is expedient in the interests of national security to do so, they may from time to time declare by order that, in relation to criminal matters of such kind or kinds as are specified in the order, the functions conferred on the Director by this Act may be performed only by the Attorney General, and where any criminal matters stand for the time being so specified, the functions conferred on the Director by this Act in relation thereto shall be performed by the Attorney General and not by the Director.

(2) The Government may, by order, amend or revoke an order under this section including an order under this subsection.