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Adoption Act 1993

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111 Authority to prosecute Proceedings for an offence against this Act must not be commenced except by, or with the written consent of, the Minister. Note A reference to an Act includes a reference to the statutory instruments made or in force under the Act, including regulations (see Legislation Act 2001, s 104).

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