Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2016C00517:section:10
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2016C00517
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 10
Character Range: 8425–9252

10  Prosecutions
 (1) Proceedings for the commitment of a person for trial on indictment for an offence against this Act shall not be instituted except with the consent in writing of the Attorney‑General.
 (2) Notwithstanding that a consent in accordance with subsection (1) has not been given in relation to an offence against this Act:
 (a) a person may be charged with an offence against this Act;
 (b) a person may be arrested for such an offence, and a warrant for such an arrest may be issued and executed; and
 (c) a person so charged may be remanded in custody or on bail;
but no further step in proceedings referred to in subsection (1) shall be taken until such a consent has been given.
 (3) Nothing in subsection (2) prevents the discharge of the accused if proceedings are not continued within a reasonable time.