Crimes (Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) Act 1990
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(1) Proceedings for the commitment of a person for trial on indictment for an offence against this Act may not be instituted without the consent in writing of the Attorney‑General. (2) Even though a consent in accordance with subsection (1) has not been given in relation to an offence against this Act: (a) a person may be charged with an offence against this Act; and (b) a person may be arrested for such an offence, and a warrant for such an arrest may be issued and executed; and (c) a person so charged may be remanded in custody or on bail; but no further step in proceedings referred to in subsection (1) may be taken until such a consent has been given. (3) Subsection (2) does not prevent the discharge of the accused if proceedings are not continued within a reasonable time.