Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2018C00153:section:16
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2018C00153
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 16
Character Range: 30025–30838

16  Prosecutions
 (1) Proceedings for the commitment of a person for trial on indictment for an offence against this Act may not be instituted without the consent in writing of the Attorney‑General.
 (2) Even though 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; and
 (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) may be taken until such a consent has been given.
 (3) Subsection (2) does not prevent the discharge of the accused if proceedings are not continued within a reasonable time.