Children and Young Persons Act 1993 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 2 · Protection of Children and Young Persons
24. When court may try offence
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No court may try any offence punishable under this Act except with the consent of the Public Prosecutor or a Deputy Public Prosecutor or upon a complaint made by —
the Director‑General or a protector;
Director‑General
“Director‑General” means the Director‑General of Social Welfare;
a Justice of the Peace;
a police officer not below the rank of sergeant; or
any other person authorised in writing by the Minister, the Director‑General or a protector, either by name or office, to make complaint of any offence under this Act.[20
protector
“protector” means any public officer or other person who is appointed or authorised by the Director‑General under section 3(3) to exercise the powers and perform the duties of a protector under this Act;