Criminal Code (Cap. 9)

Criminal Code (Cap. 9), article 347A

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347A. Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-articles (1), (2) and (3) of article 346, the Atto rney General shall have the fol lowing functions and powers: (a) to delegate to the Commissioner of Police prosecutorial functions vested in the Attorney General; and (b) notwithstanding anything provided in any other law, and in his discretion, to prosecute any offence, alone or together with the Executive Police or together with any other authority havi ng prosecution powers.". CRIMINAL CODE [CAP. 9. 211 Complaint by the injured party. Amended by: XIV .1889.45; XXX.1934.2; XXI.1971.26; XXII.1976.4; XLIX.1981.4. Substituted by: III.2002.74. 347. The Police shall not institut e criminal proceedings, except on the complaint of the injured party, in cases where the law d oes not allow criminal proceedings to be instituted without such complaint. Tendering of assistance when required by head of household. Amended by: XXII.1976.4. Substituted by: III.2002.74.

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