22 Criminal proceedings
Petroleum Act 1998 (1998 c 17) | Legislation

22  Criminal proceedings

(1)     Proceedings for an offence under section 21(1) or created by regulations made under this Part of this Act (a “relevant offence”) may be taken, and the offence may for all incidental purposes be treated as having been committed, in any place in the United Kingdom.

(2)     Proceedings for a relevant offence alleged to have been committed in, under or over controlled waters shall not be instituted in England and Wales except—

(a)     by the Secretary of State or by a person authorised in that behalf by the Secretary of State; or

(b)     by or with the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

(3)     Proceedings

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