Criminal Procedure Code 2010 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 8 · Initiation of Criminal Proceedings and Complaint to Magistrate
152. Dismissal of complaint
Feedback & supportAfter examining the complainant under section 151(2)(a), and making any inquiry under section 151(2)(b)(i) or considering the result of any inquiry under section 151(2)(b)(ii), the Magistrate may dismiss the complaint if he or she decides that there is insufficient reason to proceed.
complaint
“complaint” means any allegation made orally or in writing to a Magistrate with a view to the Magistrate taking action under this Code that some person, whether known or unknown, has committed or is guilty of an offence;
Where in relation to any complaint, the Magistrate or a police officer has referred any case for mediation under section 15 of the Community Mediation Centres Act 1997 or under section 16(1)(c), respectively, and the complainant has failed or refused to attend the mediation session, the Magistrate may dismiss the complaint if the complainant does not provide reasonable grounds for the failure or refusal.
police officer
“police officer” has the meaning given by the Police Force Act 2004;
If the Magistrate dismisses the complaint, he or she must record his or her reasons.