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195Q Prosecution of offences

A prosecution for an offence against section 195N(1) or 195O(1)—
S. 195Q inserted by No. 11/2025 s. 4, substituted by No. 8/2026 s. 3.
(a)may only be commenced by the Director of Public Prosecutions or a police officer; and
(b)if the prosecution is of a person under the age of 18 years, may only be commenced by a police officer with the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions.