Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2019A00072:clause:5_4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2019A00072
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 5 cl 4
Character Range: 27429–27958

4  At the end of section 270.7B of the Criminal Code
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Consent to commence proceedings if defendant under 18
 (5) Proceedings for an offence against subsection (1) or (2) must not be commenced without the consent of the Attorney‑General if the defendant was under 18 at the time the defendant allegedly engaged in the conduct constituting the offence.
 (6) However, a person may be arrested for, charged with or remanded in custody or on bail in connection with, such an offence before the necessary consent has been given.