Social Security Act (Cap. 318)

Social Security Act (Cap. 318), article 121

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121. (1) In criminal proceedings instituted by the Police b e f o r e t h e C o u r t o f M a g i s t r a t e s f o r an o ff e n c e a g a i n s t t h e provisions of this Act, the Director or any officer deputed by him may, notwithstanding the provisions of any law to the contrary, lay the charge before the court, produce the evidence, plead and otherwise conduct the prosecution instead of the Police. (2) The sworn statement of any officer mentioned in the last preceding sub-article to the effect that he has been deputed by the Director for the purpose therein stated, shall be conclusive evidence of such fact, should the proof thereof be required by the accused. (3) The Director or the officer deputed by him may, nevertheless, be produced as a witness at the request of the accused, but should his evidence be required as part of the case for the prosecution, he shall be heard in evidence before assuming the duties of prosecuting officer (other than that of stating the facts constituting the offence) unless the necessity of his evidence arises subsequently. Limitation of action. Re-numbered by: XXIV. 1993.2.

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