Clause 20
When court may take cognizance of offence
of Children and Young Persons Bill
BillNot in forceProvision 21 of 87
Clause 20
No court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act except with the written sanction of the Public Prosecutor or a Deputy Public Prosecutor or upon a complaint made by —
(a)
a protector;
(b)
a Magistrate;
(c)
a Justice of the Peace;
(d)
a police officer not below the rank of sergeant; or
(e)
any other person authorised in writing by the Minister or by a protector, either by name or office, to make complaint of any offence under this Act.