HC Deb 18 May 1976 vol 911 c464W
Mr. David Hunt

asked the Attorney-General whether it is the practice of the Director of Public Prosecutions to take over private prosecutions for illegal importation of birds, animals or animal skins, in order to enter a nolle prosequi

The Attorney-General

No. The Director has no specific practice governing the take-over of private prosecutions other than to treat each case on its merits.