Part 1: Registration of Overseas Entities Supplementary provision about offences Section 37: Consent required for prosecutions
Proceedings for an offence under Part 1 may not be brought in England and Wales except by or with the consent of the Secretary of State or the Director of Public Prosecutions. In Northern Ireland proceedings for an offence under Part 1 may not be brought except by or with the consent of the Secretary of State or the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland.