HL Deb 07 November 1989 vol 512 c654

126 After Clause 81, insert the following new clause —

'Prosecutions.

'Proceedings for an offence under section 79 or 80 shall not be instituted—

  1. (a) in England and Wales, except by or with the consent of the Secretary of State or the Director of Public Prosecutions;
  2. (b) in Northern Ireland, except by or with the consent of the Secretary of State or the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland.'

Lord Trefgarne

My Lords, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Commons in their Amendment No. 126.

Moved, That the House do agree with the Commons in the said amendment.—(Lord Trefgarne.)

On Question, Motion agreed to.