Social Security Act (Cap. 318)
Social Security Act (Cap. 318), article 121
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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