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Section 89: Prosecutions.

Companies Act 1989 · 1989 c. 40View on legislation.gov.uk

Part III: Investigations and Powers to Obtain Information

Proceedings for an offence under section 85 or 86 shall not be instituted—

in England and Wales, except by or with the consent of the Secretary of State or the Director of Public Prosecutions;
in Northern Ireland, except by or with the consent of the Secretary of State or the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland.

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