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#### 14 Common informer 14 Common informer (cf [Fines and Penalties Act 1901](/view/pdf/asmade/act-1901-16) sec 4) > A prosecution or proceeding in respect of any offence under an Act may be instituted by any person unless the right to institute the prosecution or proceeding is expressly conferred by that Act on a specified person or class of persons. > > **s 14 (previously s 55):** Renumbered 2001 No 119, Sch 1 \[20\].

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