Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act 2020
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Consent of Director of Public Prosecutions | ||
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8. Notwithstanding section 52 (4) of the Children Act 2001 , where a child under 17 years of age is charged with an offence under this Act, no further proceedings in the matter (other than any remand in custody or on bail) shall be taken except by or with the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions. |